The Return of the Rag Picker Ch 3
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The Return of the Rag Picker Ch 3

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What was one of the reasons Bette wanted to sell the Scottsdale house?

  • To move closer to their grandchildren.
  • To start a new business venture.
  • To invest in a vacation home.
  • To escape the pollution and traffic of downtown. (correct)

    • What major change did Bette suggest due to the discomfort experienced in Scottsdale?

  • Rent a house in Langville.
  • Take a vacation in a mountainous region.
  • Rebuild the Scottsdale home.
  • Move back to their old farm. (correct)

    • How did Jim Newman explain the decision to move back to the farm?

  • They were becoming too complacent. (correct)
  • They missed the countryside.
  • It was a financial necessity.
  • It was a spontaneous decision.

    • Which construction feature was part of Dana's remodeling suggestions?

    <p>An entertainment center.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of using Marby Pruitt as their realtor?

    <p>The house sold quickly despite a downturn in the market.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Og express disbelief about during his conversation with Jim?

    <p>Selling their house.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the emotional atmosphere as Og and Bette watched their belongings being unloaded?

    <p>Happiness and anticipation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What metaphor does Og use to describe Earth?

    <p>A fragile spaceship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shared goal do all humans have according to Og?

    <p>Survival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What environmental challenges did humans historically overcome?

    <p>Glaciers, drought, floods, fire, and famine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the decision made by Og and Bette regarding their homes?

    <p>Keep both homes as summer and winter places</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Dana's top priority for the Langville farm?

    <p>Converting the summer room into a writing studio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What features did Dana suggest for the new writing studio?

    <p>Carpeting and a gas fireplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotional challenge is highlighted by Og when moving to a new environment?

    <p>Coping with loneliness and isolation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Og describe the climate of southern Arizona during certain months?

    <p>Unbearably hot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Moving to Langville

    • The authors move to Langville, New Hampshire, after living in Scottsdale, Arizona.
    • Langville is described as having a historic old animal pound and beautiful scenery.
    • The authors decide to move after being overwhelmed by the pollution and traffic in Scottsdale.
    • They believe that the move will allow them to be more productive and live longer.
    • They list their Scottsdale home and sell it after six months.
    • They hire a contractor to renovate their Langville farmhouse and convert the unfinished summer room into a writing studio.
    • The renovation includes a new bathroom, a replaced stairway, and an extended bedroom.
    • The authors move to Langville after a cross-country trip in a United Van Lines tractor trailer.
    • The move takes place in the winter and is described as exciting and life-changing.

    The Authors' Perspective

    • The authors are self-described as best-selling authors and Hall of Fame speakers.
    • They acknowledge a need for challenges in their lives and believe that the move to Langville is the best thing that could have happened.
    • They experience both excitement and doubt about the move.
    • They acknowledge the loss of some of the comforts of their Scottsdale lifestyle but believe that the move will be worth it.

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    Explore the transformative journey of authors relocating from Scottsdale, Arizona, to the scenic Langville, New Hampshire. This quiz delves into their motivations for the move, the renovations they undertook in their farmhouse, and the exciting changes that came with this life-altering decision.

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