Shane - Analysis of Chapters 1 and 2

What quality of Shane's appearance and manner surprises Bob and Marian?

• Polite and gentle
• Hard and harsh
• Mysterious and dangerous
• Awe-inspiring and magnificence

How does Shane react when faced with a threat according to Joe Starrett?

• He becomes mysterious
• He becomes aggressive
• He remains polite and kind
• He flees the scene

Why does the family ask Shane to stay again after the rain incident?

• They simply want him to stay
• They need his help on the farm
• Shane wants to stay
• They are afraid of him

What symbolic gesture does Shane make towards Joe after the incident with the peddler?

• He challenges Joe to a duel
• He gives Joe a gift
• He removes a stump from the farm
• He offers to buy the farm

How do Shane and Joe demonstrate their loyalty to each other during the peddler incident?

• They ignore each other
• They ask the peddler to leave
• They work together to confront the peddler
• They argue with each other

What does the removal of the stump symbolize in the story?

• Joe's victory over Shane
• Shane's departure
• Union and cooperation between Shane and Joe
• A new challenge for the farm

How does Shane's interaction with the peddler affect his relationship with Joe?

• It breaks their bond
• It leads to a fight
• It creates tension between them
• It strengthens their friendship

What is the significance of Shane's loyalty according to Joe?

• It makes Shane unpredictable
• It creates conflict within the family
• It makes Shane a danger to the family
• It ensures safety for the family

How does Bob describe Shane's arrival at their house?

• As a mysterious event
• As a dream come true
• As a nightmare
• As a surprise visit

Why does Shane appear different from Bob's usual experiences?

• Because of his cowboy experiences
• Because he is mysterious
• Because he is dangerous
• Because he is polite