The People of "The Stand"

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1. Glen Bateman was known by Stu Redman affectionately as "baldy". They met each other right after the plague. Glen told Stu that he had been an assistant professor at Woodsville Community College. What subject had Glen taught before the plague? Philosophy Psychology Sociology History

2. Before being recruited by Flagg, Lloyd Henreid was in prison for committing numerous acts of arson with his friend Poke Freeman. True False

3. The Trashcan Man was esentially a pyromaniac. He was fascinated with fire and he sure liked to set fires! On his journey West he met up with an abusive man called The Kid. How was The Kid finally disposed of? Flagg came and killed him The Trashcan Man stabbed him He was attacked by wolves The Trashcan Man set him on fire

4. The little boy first known as Joe to Nadine, and then as Leo Rockway to everybody else, had a favorite "toy" before he and Nadine officially met Larry Underwood. What was this "toy"? Rifle Knife Hammer Pistol

5. Randall Flagg, also known as The Dark Man, was the leader of the evil forces in the West and appeared in the plague survivors' dreams. Yet his power weakened near the end of the story. Which of the following was NOT a sign of his weakening power? People were leaving the West unnoticed The Free Zone spies eluded his intentions His physical appearance deteriorated Nadine tricked him into killing her

6. Abagail Freemantle, also known as Mother Abagail, was the leader of the good forces in Boulder. She also appeared in peoples' dreams playing her guitar, and was very religious. How old was she? 108 120 96 101

7. Tom Cullen, the lovable mentally retarded man, was known for saying "My laws!" and always spelling "M-O-O-N". When Stu was sick, how did Tom know what medicines to give him? Nick told him in a dream He read the bottle labels He just knew Kojak told him

8. Kojak was Glen's dog, one of the few dogs who survived the plague. Unfortunately, Kojak had to be left behind when Glen journeyed to Boulder. What was Kojak's name before the plague? Answer: (Two Words)

9. Before the plague, Larry Underwood was a bit of a jerk. He had become a famous musician, and success had gone to his head. What could be said about Larry after the plague? His character improved He didn't survive the plague He became very immoral He became evil

10. Nick, the intelligent deaf-mute man, was the heart and soul of the story and one of the main leaders of the Free Zone. When a child in the orphanage, who helped him read and write? Wayne Stukey Carl Yates Rudy Sparkman George McDougall

11. Lucy Swann was the woman who ended up falling in love with Larry. When she met Larry, Nadine, and Leo, Lucy told them a little about her pre-plague family. Why did she get married so soon after high school? Her parents made her For her fiance's money She really wanted to She got pregnant

12. Stu Redman was one of the main characters in "The Stand". He was a quiet man from Texas, but he became one of the prominent leaders of the Free Zone and the head of the Committee. Was Stu appointed as the first Marshal of the Free Zone? Yes No

13. Another main character was Fran Goldsmith, who had gotten pregnant before the plague. While she loved Stu, Harold had loved her, which caused dire consequences. When Fran's baby was born, whom did she name it after? Her father Mother Abagail Her mother Jess Rider

14. Nadine Cross, the woman who found Leo and named him Joe, was "promised" to Flagg and subsequently rejected Larry. Nadine had one very striking feature. What was it? Violet eyes Very husky voice Extremely petite White-streaked hair

15. Harold had originally been known as the "fat kid" and had grown up an outcast. He loved Fran, but ended up with Nadine instead and succumbed to his bitterness and hatred. What was Harold's nickname among his Free Zone peers? Big Guy Trooper Hawk Champ