A Good Man is Hard to Find

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What was the first thing the monkey did when it saw the children?

Climbed down the tree

Hid behind a leaf

Ran towards the children

Sprang back into the tree (correct)

What was the layout of The Tower's interior?

A small bright room with only a counter

A long dark room with a counter, tables, and a dancing space (correct)

A bright room with a stage and chairs

A small dark room with no furniture

What song did the children's mother play on the nickelodeon?

A popular children's song

The Tennessee Waltz (correct)

A fast dance number

A lullaby

Why did Bailey glare at the grandmother?

Trips made him nervous Signup and view all the answers

What did June Star do on the dance floor?

She tap-danced Signup and view all the answers

How did the grandmother respond to June Star's comment?

She hissed at her Signup and view all the answers

What is the grandmother's attitude towards the children's disrespect towards their native states?

She is critical of their lack of respect. Signup and view all the answers

What is the narrator's primary focus when describing the scenery?

The beauty of the landscape and the sparkle of the trees. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the grandmother's mention of the 'cute little pickaninny'?

She is highlighting the contrast between rural and urban lifestyles. Signup and view all the answers

What is the tone of John Wesley's comment about Tennessee?

Sarcastic Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the grandmother's statement 'In my time'?

She is highlighting the differences between past and present values. Signup and view all the answers

What is the grandmother's primary concern in terms of the children's behavior?

Their lack of respect for their native states. Signup and view all the answers

What is the grandmother unable to do for a moment when she is alone with The Misfit?

Speak Signup and view all the answers

What is the mother holding when she begins to make heaving noises?

A baby Signup and view all the answers

What is June Star reminded of when she looks at Bobby Lee?

A pig Signup and view all the answers

What is the grandmother's position in the ditch?

Half sitting and half lying down with her legs crossed Signup and view all the answers

What does The Misfit say doesn't matter?

The crime itself Signup and view all the answers

Where does The Misfit tell the grandmother and the little girl to go?

Yonder with Bobby Lee and Hiram Signup and view all the answers

What is The Misfit doing when Bobby Lee slides down the ditch?

Picking up the cat Signup and view all the answers

What does the grandmother want to tell The Misfit to do?

Pray Signup and view all the answers

What is Bobby Lee's response to The Misfit's statement about the grandmother?

He yodels Signup and view all the answers

What does The Misfit say is lacking in life?

Real pleasure Signup and view all the answers

What is the description of The Misfit's eyes without his glasses?

Red-rimmed and pale Signup and view all the answers

What is implied about Jesus in the conversation between the grandmother and The Misfit?

He was unfairly treated Signup and view all the answers

What does The Misfit suggest one should do to prevent being treated unfairly?

Sign all documents Signup and view all the answers

Why does the grandmother call out 'Bailey Boy, Bailey Boy'?

She is trying to get Bailey's attention Signup and view all the answers

What is The Misfit's nickname, and what does he mean by it?

It's because he can't make his crimes fit his punishment Signup and view all the answers

What is the grandmother's attitude towards The Misfit?

She is trying to appeal to his better nature Signup and view all the answers

What is implied about the undertaker in The Misfit's statement?

He expects tips Signup and view all the answers

What does The Misfit instruct Hiram and Bobby Lee to do with Bailey and John Wesley?

Take them to the woods Signup and view all the answers

How does Bailey react when he is led away by Hiram and Bobby Lee?

He shouts that he will be back in a minute Signup and view all the answers

What is the grandmother's attitude towards The Misfit when she is alone with him?

She tries to appeal to his supposed good nature Signup and view all the answers

What does the grandmother drop on the ground as she watches her family being led away?

Her hat Signup and view all the answers

What is the tone of the scene as the family is led away by The Misfit and his accomplices?

Ominous and foreboding Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the circle drawn by The Misfit in the ground?

It serves as a symbol of the chaos and destruction that The Misfit brings Signup and view all the answers

What is the grandmother's purpose in persuading the family to visit the old house, and how does Bailey respond to this idea?

The grandmother wants to educate the family about the past, and Bailey agrees to visit the house but reminds them that it's a one-time stop. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of road do the family take to reach the old house, and how does the grandmother describe her past experiences with such roads?

They take a dirt road, and the grandmother recalls that in her time, thirty miles was a day's journey due to the lack of paved roads. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of suggestions do the children make about exploring the old house, and how does their mother respond to these ideas?

John Wesley suggests sneaking into the house through a window, but their mother vetoes the idea, insisting that they stay in the car. Signup and view all the answers

How does the landscape and scenery change as the family drives along the dirt road, and what kind of imagery does the author use to describe this?

The landscape changes from hilly to red depressions, with the family looking down over trees and then being surrounded by them, and the author uses imagery like 'swirl of pink dust' and 'blue tops of trees' to describe this. Signup and view all the answers

What is the grandmother's attitude towards the family's behavior, and how does she express her frustration with them?

The grandmother is frustrated with the family's noise and disrespect, and she expresses this by telling them to shut up and threatening to not take them anywhere. Signup and view all the answers

What does the grandmother's nostalgia for the past reveal about her character and values, and how does this relate to the story's themes?

The grandmother's nostalgia reveals her appreciation for the past and her desire to preserve it, and this relates to the story's themes of tradition, memory, and the passage of time. Signup and view all the answers

How does The Misfit describe himself in comparison to others?

He says he's not the worst in the world, implying that he's not extremely bad, but rather somewhere in between. Signup and view all the answers

What did The Misfit's daddy say about him when he was growing up?

That he was a different breed of dog from his brothers and sisters and that he would be into everything. Signup and view all the answers

Why does The Misfit apologize for not wearing a shirt in front of the ladies?

Because he and his accomplices had buried their clothes and were making do with borrowed ones. Signup and view all the answers

What does The Misfit say about his father in terms of getting into trouble?

That his father never got in trouble with the Authorities and had the knack of handling them. Signup and view all the answers

What does the grandmother suggest The Misfit could do if he tried?

Be honest. Signup and view all the answers

What does The Misfit say about his family relationships when discussing his daddy?

That his daddy said he was a different breed of dog from his brothers and sisters. Signup and view all the answers

What is the grandmother's motivation for bringing the cat, Pitty Sing, along on the trip?

She didn't want to leave him alone for three days because he would miss her too much and might accidentally asphyxiate himself. Signup and view all the answers

How do John Wesley and June Star feel about the grandmother's constant need to accompany them?

They seem annoyed or frustrated by it, as evidenced by John Wesley's comment about the grandmother not staying at home even if she could be queen for a day. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the grandmother's big black valise in the story?

It is a physical manifestation of her intrusive and controlling nature, as she uses it to hide the cat and exert her influence over the family. Signup and view all the answers

What is the tone of the conversation between the grandmother and the children when discussing The Misfit?

It is playful and lighthearted, with the children teasing the grandmother about what they would do if they encountered The Misfit. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the grandmother's comment about the cat not staying at home for a million bucks?

It highlights her own desire to always be present and involved in her family's life, even if it means disrupting their plans. Signup and view all the answers

How does the grandmother's relationship with her grandchildren reflect her personality?

Her relationship with them is playful, controlling, and intrusive, revealing her dominant and meddling nature. Signup and view all the answers

What is the central idea that The Misfit is trying to convey about Jesus in their conversation?

The Misfit is saying that if Jesus did raise the dead, then everything else is unimportant and one should follow Him, but if Jesus didn't raise the dead, then one might as well do whatever they want because life is without purpose. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about The Misfit's emotional state during his conversation with the grandmother?

The Misfit is emotionally conflicted and possibly on the verge of tears, as evidenced by his twisted face and his voice that seems about to crack. Signup and view all the answers

What motivates The Misfit to shoot the grandmother?

The Misfit shoots the grandmother because she touches him on the shoulder and says 'You're one of my babies' in a moment of tender connection, which seems to trigger a violent reaction from him. Signup and view all the answers

How does the grandmother's attitude towards The Misfit change during their conversation?

The grandmother's attitude towards The Misfit shifts from fear and wariness to a moment of tender connection and understanding, as she reaches out to touch him and calls him 'one of my babies'. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of The Misfit's actions immediately after shooting the grandmother?

The Misfit's actions of putting his gun down and cleaning his glasses suggest a sense of detachment and normalization of violence, as if he is trying to return to a state of calm after the violent outburst. Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying theme of the conversation between The Misfit and the grandmother?

The underlying theme of the conversation is the search for meaning and purpose in life, and the consequences of one's actions in the face of uncertainty and moral ambiguity. Signup and view all the answers