10 Questions
What were the women's concerns about selling off their possessions?
They were worried about the emotional attachment to the past.
Why did the men decide to sell off the farm tools and equipment?
Because they no longer had any use for the items.
What was the sentiment associated with selling off the old farm tools?
Regret and nostalgia for the past.
What was the main reason given for not being able to sell certain items back?
High cost of transportation.
What does the phrase 'junked lives' refer to in the text?
Destroyed hopes and dreams of the farmers.
What is the speaker warning the buyer about when referring to 'buying bitterness'?
Acquiring possessions that will lead to self-destruction
What does the speaker suggest the buyer is purchasing when mentioning 'the team and wagon'?
An instrument of hard work and dedication
What contrasting qualities are highlighted in the description of the 'off horse' and the 'near horse'?
One is slow while the other is fast
What do the tenant men do after returning from their encounter with the buyer?
Walk back solemnly with heads down
What does the speaker imply about the possibility of starting over in the new rich land?
'Starting over' is an unattainable dream
Test your knowledge of Depression era literature with passages discussing tenants sifting through belongings and reminiscing about the past. Explore themes of hardship, nostalgia, and resilience.
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