The Return of the Rag Picker Ch 2
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The Return of the Rag Picker Ch 2

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What childhood game does Bette reminisce about while driving?

  • Finding historical landmarks
  • Identifying tree types (correct)
  • Counting birds
  • Spotting different animals

    • What does Og feel when Bette plays her childhood game?

  • Indifference and boredom
  • Nostalgia and happiness
  • Amusement and enjoyment
  • Surprise and sadness (correct)

    • What is the significance of Old Pound Road in the chapter?

  • It is a place filled with childhood memories for Bette. (correct)
  • It is where Bette and Og first met.
  • It serves as a shortcut to their destination.
  • It leads to an important historical site.

    • How does Bette react to Og's impatience about the drive?

    <p>She becomes annoyed and insists on sharing her experience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What visual imagery does Og describe while driving?

    <p>A forest with colorful trees and granite boulders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the politician from Langville estimate about the stone walls in his town?

    <p>There were more than a thousand miles of stone walls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose did the town pound serve?

    <p>It housed stray or unlicensed animals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotional response does Og experience when near meaningful historical sites?

    <p>A sense of awe and vibrations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What notable event occurred in the year 1817 that resonates with Og?

    <p>The birth year of Henry David Thoreau.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Bette mention when approaching the old pound?

    <p>The trees and bushes blocked the view.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Og suggest about the work put into building the stone walls?

    <p>It was a major community effort without modern tools.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What visual feature did Og describe about the pound's structure?

    <p>It was a square enclosure with a lower interior area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way Bette indicates the pound has been maintained?

    <p>It is kept free of brush, leaves, and debris.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What philosophical influence does Thoreau have on Og?

    <p>Encouraging solitude as a key to creativity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Og imply about the significance of historical sites?

    <p>They evoke a sense of connection and reflection on the past.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Langville’s old pound

    • The text describes a visit to an old stone enclosure called a "pound" in Langville, New Hampshire.
    • The pound was built in 1817 and restored in 1948 by the Lizzy Sides Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
    • The pound was used to house stray or unlicensed animals, especially livestock that wandered away from their owners.
    • The enclosure is still maintained by the town or a local group, keeping it free of brush, leaves, and litter.

    Thoreau's birthplace

    • The date of the pound's construction, 1817, resonates with the narrator because that is the birth year of his favorite author, Henry David Thoreau.
    • Thoreau's philosophy about life, which emphasizes the importance of nature and simplicity, has deeply influenced the narrator.
    • The narrator speculates whether finding the pound is a "move" by God, challenging the characters and leading to a life-changing decision.

    Blueberry Lane and the old farmhouse

    • The narrator and his wife discover an unpaved road named Blueberry Lane, leading to an old white farmhouse for sale.
    • The house is situated alone in a meadow with a large, old white ash tree near it.
    • The house has nine rooms, including a long living room with oak paneling and a massive fireplace.
    • The narrator and his wife are drawn to the farmhouse, feeling a connection to its history and potential.

    God's chess game

    • The narrator sees the journey to Langville and their purchase of the farmhouse as a "chess game with God".
    • They believe that God or fate intervenes to present them with the opportunity, defying their initial plans.
    • The text highlights the unexpected and transformative nature of life's events, suggesting that God or fate can guide us in surprising ways.

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    Explore the significance of the old stone pound in Langville, New Hampshire, built in 1817. This historic site connects to the narrator's admiration for Henry David Thoreau and reflects themes of nature and simplicity in life. Delve into how this visit might inspire life-changing decisions.

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