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What type of establishment did Dexter Green's father own?
What type of establishment did Dexter Green's father own?
How did Dexter perceive the seasonal changes in Minnesota?
How did Dexter perceive the seasonal changes in Minnesota?
What was Dexter's main source of income from caddying?
What was Dexter's main source of income from caddying?
What feelings did October evoke in Dexter?
What feelings did October evoke in Dexter?
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What did the description of the golf course in winter convey?
What did the description of the golf course in winter convey?
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Who did Dexter imagine defeating in his golf matches?
Who did Dexter imagine defeating in his golf matches?
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What physical sensations did Dexter experience during the fall?
What physical sensations did Dexter experience during the fall?
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What does Dexter's yearn for glamour and success suggest about his character?
What does Dexter's yearn for glamour and success suggest about his character?
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Why did Dexter decide to quit caddying?
Why did Dexter decide to quit caddying?
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What quality of Dexter did Mr. Mortimer Jones admire the most?
What quality of Dexter did Mr. Mortimer Jones admire the most?
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How old was the little girl mentioned in the content?
How old was the little girl mentioned in the content?
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What was Dexter doing when he first noticed the girl?
What was Dexter doing when he first noticed the girl?
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What did the girl attempt to conceal through her conversation with the nurse?
What did the girl attempt to conceal through her conversation with the nurse?
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What aspect of her appearance was highlighted about the little girl?
What aspect of her appearance was highlighted about the little girl?
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What does Dexter's decision to quit indicate about his perspective on growing up?
What does Dexter's decision to quit indicate about his perspective on growing up?
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What was the girl's behavioral trait noted in the description?
What was the girl's behavioral trait noted in the description?
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Study Notes
Dexter Green's Caddie Career
- Dexter Green, a caddy, worked for pocket money. His father owned a grocery store.
- Dexter enjoyed skiing in winter, finding the stillness melancholic.
- The golf course was dreary in winter, covered in snow and ice.
- Spring arrived abruptly, ending the winter.
- Dexter felt a specific melancholy about Northern spring.
- Fall evoked feelings of hope and ecstatic triumph in Dexter.
- Dexter boasted of his imaginary golf victories against Mr. T. A. Hedrick, a real golf player.
- He imagined himself wealthy, riding in cars and being admired.
- Mr. Mortimer Jones, a wealthy man, praised Dexter, calling him the best caddy, and offering more compensation.
- Dexter refused the offer, considering himself too old at 14.
- Dexter handed in his badge and left.
- Mr. Jones praised Dexter's qualities: skill, willingness, intelligence, quietness, honesty, and gratitude.
A Young Girl on the Golf Course
- A young girl, described as "beautifully ugly," was on the golf course.
- She was eleven years of age.
- She was accompanied by a nurse and carrying golf clubs.
- The girl had a radiant, artificial smile.
- The girl seemed ill at ease while talking to her nurse.
- Dexter observed the girl, intrigued by her.
- Her vitality radiated through her body.
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Description
This quiz explores the character of Dexter Green and his experiences as a caddy, his emotions throughout the seasons, and his encounters with wealth and praise. It delves into his dreaming life and the bittersweet feelings he associates with each part of the year, reflecting on aspirations and self-identity at a young age.
