The Keeping Room Quiz
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Which sentence from the story shows the main character is brave?
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"I will ke the pistol, I say, and my gaze meets her, unflinching."
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"I have not been hit."
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"I imagine little George and Sarah with their thin faces."
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"Wretched I begin to step backwards from them."
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The keeping room is and interesting read and a very inspiring book to read. The three women show us that there is power in unity and not to under estimate people. Take the quiz below on the book and see how much you remember about the book. All the best!
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What is the story setting in chapter 2?
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North Carolina
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Camden, South Carolina
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The thirteen colonies
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England
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A. Camden, South CarolinaExplanation
The story setting in chapter 2 is Camden, South Carolina. This is indicated by the fact that Camden, South Carolina is mentioned as one of the options in the question.Rate this question:
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On page 18 fo the text, what does the phrase "what boiled within him" mean?
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He had a tempature and felt really hot
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He was sweating
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The warm, summer air made everyone feel hot
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What made him angry
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A. What made him angryExplanation
The phrase "what boiled within him" refers to the intense anger or frustration that the person was feeling. It suggests that the person's emotions were building up inside them, similar to how water boils and becomes hot.Rate this question:
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Conditions in the Camden jail can best be desribed as
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Overcrowed
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Stinky
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Sickly
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All of the above
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A. All of the aboveExplanation
The conditions in the Camden jail can be described as overcrowded, stinky, and sickly. This implies that the jail is filled with too many people, resulting in a lack of space and resources. The unpleasant smell indicates poor sanitation and hygiene, while the term "sickly" suggests that the inmates may be unhealthy or suffering from various illnesses. Therefore, the correct answer is "all of the above" as it encompasses all the given descriptions.Rate this question:
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How does the father in this story feel about education?
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Boys should recieve the best education but girls are not worthy of being educated
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Boys and girls should be equally educated
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Boys hsould recieve the best and boys should just follow their fathers line of work
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There is not enough money to educate anyone in the family
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A. Boys should recieve the best education but girls are not worthy of being educated -
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Which sentence from the story shows the soldiers' feelings toward the boy visiting the jail?
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"I am aware that both guards watch me with eyes of scorn."
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"I pull open the heavy door and I am horrified."
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'lord Rawdon is true to his word."
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"A guard is on duty at the large front doors but is unaware that I am to see no family."
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A. "I am aware that both guards watch me with eyes of scorn."Explanation
The sentence "I am aware that both guards watch me with eyes of scorn" shows the soldiers' feelings toward the boy visiting the jail because it indicates that the guards are looking at him with disdain or contempt. This suggests that the soldiers have negative feelings towards the boy, possibly due to his association with the prisoners or for some other reason.Rate this question:
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What is the final outcome of the war between the Redcoats and the colonists?
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The war just ends with out a winner
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All the colonists were killed or starved to death
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The British win by burning down all the building in Camden
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The Redcoats retreat and the colonist are victorious
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A. The Redcoats retreat and the colonist are victoriousExplanation
The correct answer is that the Redcoats retreat and the colonists are victorious. This means that the colonists were able to successfully defend themselves and their cause against the British forces, resulting in the Redcoats retreating from the conflict. The outcome of the war was a victory for the colonists.Rate this question:
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What responsibility to Joey and Mary volunteer to take on for the prisoners and soldiers alike?
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To fight for the Redcoats
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Writing letters to theri families on their behave
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To be servants
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To protect their family at all costs
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A. Writing letters to theri families on their behaveExplanation
Joey and Mary volunteer to take on the responsibility of writing letters to the prisoners' and soldiers' families on their behalf. This means that they are offering to communicate with the families and keep them updated about the well-being and status of their loved ones who are serving in the military or are imprisoned. They are taking on the task of being the messenger between the soldiers/prisoners and their families, ensuring that the families receive news and information about their loved ones.Rate this question:
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Although he attempts to be brave, the main character is still a young boy and very fearful as shown in which sentence from the story?
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"I swear father to do just as you have told me."
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"I am very glad he will be each day in our house."
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"I hear my voice tremble and I am barely holding back tears."
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"My knees are shaking but I step up to the door and to the guards."
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A. "I hear my voice tremble and I am barely holding back tears."Explanation
The correct answer is "I hear my voice tremble and I am barely holding back tears." This sentence demonstrates that the main character is fearful because his voice is trembling and he is struggling to hold back tears. This indicates that despite his attempts to be brave, he is still a young boy who is scared in the given situation.Rate this question:
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In chapter 5, why are the Redcoats building a stockade fence in the garden?
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To bury the dead
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To house the Kershaw family
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To hold prisoners of war
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To hang prisoners of war
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A. To hold prisoners of warExplanation
In chapter 5, the Redcoats are building a stockade fence in the garden to hold prisoners of war. This suggests that the Redcoats have captured enemy soldiers and are using the stockade fence as a temporary holding area for them. The purpose of this action could be to ensure the prisoners do not escape and to maintain control over them until further decisions are made regarding their fate.Rate this question:
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