Story Questions Part 1
Who confronts Frank at the end of the story?
Sam
How did Sam get the cut on his forehead?
He fell off of a ladder while climbing a tree
What is a common symptom of soldiers coming back from deployment in Iraq?
PTSD, depression, anxiety, or migraines
What happened to Nick's father when he came back from war?
He stopped drinking and never told anybody why
How did Frank repair Sam's cut?
He stitched it up.
What was the goal of the American Recovery and Reinvestment act?
To save and open new job opportunities
What was the name of Tom and Sam's mother?
Jan
What is the name of Tom and Sam's uncle?
Uncle Nick
How much money was the stimulus package of the American Recovery and Reinvestment act?
$831 Billion
What did Frank tell Sam that every Hogue had when repairing his cut forehead?
A second skull
Which alcohol is most commonly drank by the characters throughout the story?
Gin
What percent of people with PTSD have high rates of drug abuse?
75%
What happened to Sam and Tom's mother?
She ran off to Phoenix with her high school boyfriend
Where does the story mainly take place?
On a farm
What is a significant protective factor in the development and severity of PTSD?
Emotional support