"City Of Orphans"
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- 1.
What is Willa's original name?
- A.
Wilhelmina
- B.
Willouette
- C.
Waddah
- D.
Adolfina
Correct Answer
C. Waddah -
- 2.
Where is Maks' family from?
- A.
Danish
- B.
Denmark
- C.
Deutscheland
- D.
Germany
Correct Answer
B. DenmarkExplanation
Maks' family is from Denmark.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What did Maks' father do for work before they came to America?
- A.
Made shoes
- B.
Made boats
- C.
Taught at a university
- D.
Ran a dairy farm
Correct Answer
B. Made boatsExplanation
Maks' father made boats for work before they came to America. This suggests that he had a profession in boat-making, indicating his expertise and skills in this field. It also implies that boat-making might have been a significant industry or occupation in their previous country of residence.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What does his teacher call Maks' brother Ryker?
Correct Answer
Ronald - 5.
How much do the newsies sell each paper for?
Correct Answer
2 cents
Two centsExplanation
The newsies sell each paper for 2 cents or two cents. This means that they charge customers 2 cents for every newspaper they purchase.Rate this question:
- 6.
If Maks sells all his papers, how much profit does he make?
Correct Answer
8 cents
Eight centsExplanation
The answer is 8 cents or eight cents because it is stated in the question that Maks sells all his papers. Therefore, the profit he makes is equal to the amount of money he earns from selling the papers, which is 8 cents or eight cents.Rate this question:
- 7.
Why does Brunswick want Bruno to beat up the World newsies?
- A.
He wants their money.
- B.
He works for the Globe, and he wants fewer copies of the World on the street.
- C.
He works for a man who is getting bad publicity, so he wants fewer copies of the World on the street.
- D.
He blames the World for his wife's death.
Correct Answer
C. He works for a man who is getting bad publicity, so he wants fewer copies of the World on the street.Explanation
Brunswick wants Bruno to beat up the World newsies because he works for a man who is receiving bad publicity and wants to minimize the distribution of the World newspaper. By reducing the number of copies on the street, he hopes to limit the negative coverage and protect his employer's reputation.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Donck calls the "boy detective" stories in the magazine "nonsense" and "garbage." What the kids don't initially know is that:
- A.
Donck is a big fan of the stories.
- B.
Donck is the author of the stories.
- C.
Donck is trying to get his own detective stories published, without success.
- D.
Donck can't read.
Correct Answer
B. Donck is the author of the stories.Explanation
Donck's negative comments about the "boy detective" stories in the magazine suggest that he has a strong opinion about them. The fact that he calls them "nonsense" and "garbage" indicates that he has a personal connection or involvement with the stories. The most logical explanation is that Donck is the author of the stories himself, as he would have the authority to criticize them in such a way.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Bruno enters the Waldorf armed with what?
- A.
A switchblade
- B.
A pistol
- C.
A flaming torch
- D.
A shovel
Correct Answer
D. A shovelExplanation
Bruno enters the Waldorf armed with a shovel. This implies that he is carrying a shovel as a weapon or tool for some purpose. The shovel can be used for self-defense or for other practical reasons such as digging, clearing, or even as a makeshift weapon. It suggests that Bruno may be prepared for physical tasks or potential confrontations that may require the use of a shovel.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Who shot Brunswick?
- A.
Trevor
- B.
Packwood
- C.
Donck
- D.
Bruno
Correct Answer
D. Bruno -
- 11.
Who shot Bruno?
- A.
Trevor
- B.
Packwood
- C.
Donck
- D.
Brunswick
Correct Answer
B. PackwoodExplanation
The question is asking who shot Bruno. The correct answer is Packwood. This suggests that Packwood is the person responsible for shooting Bruno.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What does Donck die from?
- A.
Tuberculosis
- B.
Typhoid fever
- C.
Scarlet fever
- D.
Nosebleeds
Correct Answer
A. TuberculosisExplanation
Donck dies from tuberculosis.Rate this question:
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- 13.
How do the Gelesses get the money for Agnes' medical treatment?
- A.
Monsieur Zulot sells a story to the magazine.
- B.
Mrs. Geless sells her hair to a wigmaker.
- C.
Willa sells her mother's gold ring.
- D.
Emma gets a big raise at the Waldorf.
Correct Answer
C. Willa sells her mother's gold ring.Explanation
The Gelesses get the money for Agnes' medical treatment by Willa selling her mother's gold ring.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Who is the narrator, the "I" telling the whole story?
- A.
Maks
- B.
Agnes
- C.
Jacob
- D.
It is never made clear.
Correct Answer
D. It is never made clear.Explanation
The correct answer is "It is never made clear." This means that throughout the story, the identity of the narrator is not revealed or explicitly stated. The author intentionally leaves it ambiguous, allowing readers to interpret and imagine the narrator's identity for themselves.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Who calls New York "a city of orphans"?
- A.
Mr. Geless
- B.
Bartleby Donck
- C.
The mayor
- D.
The guard at the Tombs
Correct Answer
B. Bartleby DonckExplanation
Bartleby Donck calls New York "a city of orphans".Rate this question:
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