The Return of the Rag Picker Ch 1

What vehicle was Og Mandino and Bette driving during their journey?

Why did Bette insist on accompanying Og Mandino to Boston?

What theme did Thomas Wolfe emphasize in his powerful novel?

What was the weather like as they drove north on Route 93?

What had occupied their previous vacation priorities over returning to New Hampshire?

What was the primary reason for Og Mandino and Bette's trip to New Hampshire?

Which statue did Og Mandino and Bette photograph at the New Hampshire state capitol?

What was Bette’s reaction to seeing their old apartment building?

How did Bette describe the ambience of New Hampshire upon their return?

What emotional response did Bette display at Hampton Beach?

What was Og Mandino's initial concern about revisiting his old hometown?

What significant landmark did Bette mention during their visit?

What was the significance of fourteen dollars mentioned by Bette?

What activity were Og and Bette engaged in while at Peterborough?

What was Bette's role during their trip's video documentation?

The Story

Bette and Og are driving through New Hampshire, revisiting places from their early years together.
Their sons, Dana and Matt, have asked them to videotape these places for them.
They are traveling in a rented Lincoln Town Car.
The trip is a nostalgic journey down memory lane.

Visiting New Hampshire

They visit Concord, the state capital, and photograph statues of John Stark, Daniel Webster, John Hale, and Franklin Pierce.
The oldest state capitol in the nation is located in Concord.
They also visit Oak Street, where their first apartment was located.
They revisit South Main Street and the Capitol Theatre.
Other stops include Shaker Village in Canterbury Center, Newfound Lake, Echo Lake, Portsmouth, Hampton Beach, and Peterborough.
Peterborough is where Thornton Wilder drew inspiration for his play "Our Town".
They spend a night in Keene and visit the town's covered bridge.

Langville

Langville is Bette's hometown.
The town has a population of approximately 2,400.
They visit the Langville Inn, Robert's Hardware Store, the town hall, the post office, and the Langville Savings Bank.
They photograph homes from different architectural periods on Main Street.
They visit Bette's childhood home on Jefferson Avenue.
They visit Bette's former school, now an apartment house.
They visit Grange Hall, where Bette spent time doing community service.
They visit the church grounds where Bette and Og were married and their sons were christened.
During their visit, the church bell tolls noon.

Reflecting on the Past

Bette and Og are both moved by their trip.
They are happy to share their past with their sons.
They recognize how much their journey has changed them.
Bette says that it wasn't easy to appreciate New Hampshire's beauty when they were struggling to make ends meet.
They are both touched by the memories they have shared.

Join Bette and Og as they travel through New Hampshire, revisiting significant places from their past. This quiz explores their journey to historical landmarks, nostalgic locations, and scenic spots that hold memories. Test your knowledge about the sites they visited and the stories behind them.