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An Inspector Calls
Macbeth
Romeo and Juliet
The Handmaid's Tale
The Taming of the Shrew
No Fear Shakespeare
Literature
Other Subjects
Teacher
Blog
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Shane
Jack Schaefer
Study Guide
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Chapters 1–2
Chapters 3–4
Chapters 5–6
Chapters 7–8
Chapters 9–10
Chapters 11–12
Chapters 13–14
Characters
Character List
Shane
Bob Starrett
Joe Starrett
Marian Starrett
Fletcher
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
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Key Facts
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Important Quotes Explained
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Context
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Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Chapters 1-2
Chapters 3-4
Chapters 5-6
Chapters 7-8
Chapters 9-10
Chapters 11-12
Chapters 13-14
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1
of 5
When is the novel set?
1869
1879
1889
1899
2
of 5
Chris, attempting to provoke a reaction, says that farmers only drink ___.
Rainwater
Soda
Pig urine
Milk
3
of 5
What does Marion do after she dresses Shane's barfight wounds?
Cries
Kisses him
Faints
Slaps him
4
of 5
What does Shane use to knock Joe out and prevent him from going to the gunfight?
A fencepost
A boot
A gun
A skillet
5
of 5
Where is Fletcher hiding when he tries to shoot Shane?
A shipping crate
A closet
A wagon bed
A balcony
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