Stephen King The Long Walk Chapters 1-11 Review

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What is Ray's number in the long walk?

Number 47

Where is Garraty's father?

Dead

What is hint 13?

Conserve energy whenever possible

What border did the stone posts mark?

The U.S.-Canada border Signup and view all the answers

How did Ray know his watch was off by one minute?

Because the Major was always on time Signup and view all the answers

What did Harkness plan to do after the Long Walk?

Write a book Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the boy who was the first to get his fourth warning?

Ewing Signup and view all the answers

How far had the walkers gone when they walked into Limestone?

18 miles Signup and view all the answers

How many Long Walks had made it over Maine's state line into New Hampshire?

Six Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the boy, number 31, whose mother was yelling his name?

Percy Signup and view all the answers

By the end of Chapter 3, how far were they in the Long Walk?

44 miles Signup and view all the answers

What did Gribble call the Major?

Murderer Signup and view all the answers

How far until the walkers reached Oldtown?

120 miles Signup and view all the answers

What killed Zuck?

A cut knee Signup and view all the answers

What did hint 12 recommend?

White athletic socks Signup and view all the answers

What was the only word to come through when Stebbins watched the end of a Long Walk?

Go! Signup and view all the answers

According to Ray, the Long Walk was a good approximation of what?

Hell Signup and view all the answers

How many boys bought their ticket on the hill?

3 Signup and view all the answers

What did Olson want Ray to be?

Lucky seven Signup and view all the answers

What does number 45 wear that makes him look ridiculous?

A trench coat Signup and view all the answers

What odds were given on the road worker's wager on Garraty?

12 to 1 Signup and view all the answers

What instrument did one of the walkers bring on the Long Walk?

Harmonica Signup and view all the answers

What rule did Rank violate?

Rule 8 Signup and view all the answers

What had been a male tradition in the Garraty clan?

Knitting Signup and view all the answers

According to Olson, what is fake?

Love Signup and view all the answers

At the start of the chapter, how far have the walkers gone and how many have bought tickets?

75 miles and 24 walkers Signup and view all the answers

Who is number 49?

Harkness Signup and view all the answers

What was Garraty's childhood friend George's nickname?

Freaky Signup and view all the answers

What is the date?

May 2nd Signup and view all the answers

According to World's Weekly, how much was bet on The Long Walk each year?

2 billion Signup and view all the answers

What did Scramm say most boys didn't think about when they entered The Long Walk?

Winning Signup and view all the answers

Who buried Baker's uncle?

Nobody Signup and view all the answers

Why does Stebbins think they all entered The Long Walk?

They all want to die Signup and view all the answers

Why did Scramm fascinate Garraty?

He is married Signup and view all the answers

What state is Scramm from?

Arizona Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Jefferson Plantation Chamber of Commerce congratulating the long walkers?

They reached 100 miles Signup and view all the answers

What was McVries' girlfriend's name?

Priscilla Signup and view all the answers

Why does McVries slap Garraty?

To stop his laughing Signup and view all the answers

Where did McVries and his girlfriend work?

The Plymouth Sleepwear Factory Signup and view all the answers

How does Stebbins make Garraty feel?

Uneasy Signup and view all the answers

What is wrong with Scramm?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was Don L'Antio trying to give the Long Walkers?

Watermelon Signup and view all the answers

What happened while Garraty was bailing hay?

Water cramps Signup and view all the answers

What weather event happened at the end of the chapter?

Hail Signup and view all the answers

This year's Long Walk was sure to make it to where?

New Hampshire Signup and view all the answers

How far away is Oldtown (CH10)?

16 miles Signup and view all the answers

What does Olson say about the Garden?

It's full of weeds Signup and view all the answers

How far are they in the walk?

Halfway Signup and view all the answers

What does the mule like (CH 10)?

Carrots Signup and view all the answers

What had Stebbins replaced his tennis shoes with?

Moccasins Signup and view all the answers

What is strange about the two boys in leather jackets?

They're brothers Signup and view all the answers

How does Parker say most walkers will die?

Slow Signup and view all the answers

What interstate do the walkers take?

95 Signup and view all the answers

How many walkers died in Oldtown?

0 Signup and view all the answers

What tribe are Joe and Matt from?

Hopis Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Main Characters and Walkers

Ray Garraty holds number 47 in the Long Walk.
Ewing is the first boy to receive his fourth warning in the event.
Harkness (number 49) plans to write a book after the Long Walk.
Percy, number 31, has a mother who is calling his name during the walk.
McVries has a girlfriend named Priscilla and works at the Plymouth Sleepwear Factory.

Rules and Regulations

The U.S.-Canada border is marked by stone posts.
Hint 13 advises walkers to conserve energy whenever possible.
Number 45, known for his trench coat, looks ridiculous according to others.
Rule 8 is violated by Rank during the event.

The Long Walk Experience

Walkers reached Limestone after covering 18 miles; the goal requires maintaining a certain pace.
By the end of Chapter 3, walkers have covered 44 miles.
The Long Walk is described by Ray as a good approximation of hell.
There are approximately 75 miles covered by the walkers when 24 participants are left.

Specific Events and Outcomes

Zuck dies from a cut knee, highlighting the dangers of the event.
Despite danger, nobody buried Baker's uncle, underscoring the harsh reality faced by participants.
The Jefferson Plantation Chamber of Commerce congratulated walkers after they reached the 100-mile mark.
No walkers died in Oldtown, showcasing some respite amidst the competition.

Personal Reflections and Interactions

Stebbins observes that they all entered the Long Walk because of a latent desire to die.
Scramm interests Garraty, as he is married, which adds complexity to his character.
The walkers must cope with challenging weather conditions, including hail at the chapter’s end.
Gribble openly calls the Major a murderer, reflecting dissent against authority.

Miscellaneous Facts

The Long Walk receives around 2 billion in bets annually, according to World's Weekly.
The walkers take Interstate 95 during their journey, indicative of the route's significance.
Garraty once faced water cramps while bailing hay, illustrating the physical challenges walkers endure.
Oldtown is located 16 miles away from a specific chapter reference, marking significant mileage in their journey.

Unique Items and Symbols

One walker brings a harmonica, representing individual personality amidst the group.
Stebbins replaces his tennis shoes with moccasins, symbolizing his adaptation to the harsh conditions.
The reference to the Garden being "full of weeds" is stated by Olson, adding a metaphorical dimension to the characters' struggles.

Psychological and Emotional Impact

Many walkers believe they won't win; Scramm expressed that most boys don't think about winning when they enter the Long Walk.
Olson's comment about love being fake opens a dialogue on emotional experiences within the competitive setting.
Parker predicts that most walkers will die slowly, highlighting the grim nature of the event.

Cultural References

The boys in leather jackets are notably brothers, adding a layer of familial complexity to the narrative.
Joe and Matt identify as members of the Hopi tribe, enriching the cultural context of the story.

Key Milestones and Challenges

The walk seems to reach a crucial milestone when they are halfway through, intensifying the emotional stakes for the participants.
The abandoned expression "Go!" echoes through Stebbins' memories of the conclusion of a Long Walk, emblematic of the competition's final moments.

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