True Grit Practice Test

Which event motivates Mattie Ross to seek revenge?

The murder of her mother by Tom Chaney The murder of her father by Tom Chaney The theft of her horse by Ned Pepper The kidnapping of her sister

Correct Answer:

The murder of her father by Tom Chaney

Explanation:

Mattie Ross is driven to seek revenge by the murder of her father, Frank Ross, at the hands of Tom Chaney. That killing is the pivotal moment that sets her on a quest for Chaney, shaping her courage, determination, and sense of justice as she joins forces with a tough marshal to track him down. The other events listed don’t occur as the motivating incident in the story, so they don’t explain why she pursues Chaney.

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