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What were the women's concerns about selling off their possessions?
What were the women's concerns about selling off their possessions?
- They feared not getting a fair price for the items.
- They were worried about the emotional attachment to the past. (correct)
- They were concerned about the physical effort required to sell the items.
- They were worried about being left with junked lives.
Why did the men decide to sell off the farm tools and equipment?
Why did the men decide to sell off the farm tools and equipment?
- To make money for their journey to the west.
- Due to a fella's suggestion to sell for profit.
- Because they no longer had any use for the items. (correct)
- To upgrade to more modern agricultural equipment.
What was the sentiment associated with selling off the old farm tools?
What was the sentiment associated with selling off the old farm tools?
- Reluctance due to sentimental value.
- Indifference towards the belongings.
- Excitement for a fresh start in the west.
- Regret and nostalgia for the past. (correct)
What was the main reason given for not being able to sell certain items back?
What was the main reason given for not being able to sell certain items back?
What does the phrase 'junked lives' refer to in the text?
What does the phrase 'junked lives' refer to in the text?
What is the speaker warning the buyer about when referring to 'buying bitterness'?
What is the speaker warning the buyer about when referring to 'buying bitterness'?
What does the speaker suggest the buyer is purchasing when mentioning 'the team and wagon'?
What does the speaker suggest the buyer is purchasing when mentioning 'the team and wagon'?
What contrasting qualities are highlighted in the description of the 'off horse' and the 'near horse'?
What contrasting qualities are highlighted in the description of the 'off horse' and the 'near horse'?
What do the tenant men do after returning from their encounter with the buyer?
What do the tenant men do after returning from their encounter with the buyer?
What does the speaker imply about the possibility of starting over in the new rich land?
What does the speaker imply about the possibility of starting over in the new rich land?
