5th - Parmele

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1. The Littles traveled to Parmele by

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The correct answer is car because it is the most logical mode of transportation for a family traveling to Parmele. Buses and trains are typically used for longer distances or public transportation, whereas cars are commonly used for shorter trips and provide more convenience and flexibility for a family.

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This quiz titled '5th - Parmele' explores the life and experiences of the Little family in Parmele, focusing on their daily life, fears, and aspirations. It assesses knowledge... see moreof cultural and historical contexts, emphasizing African American experiences during the Great Migration. see less

2. What did Pa do for a living?

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Pa's occupation is mentioned as a sharecropper. A sharecropper is someone who cultivates a piece of land owned by someone else in exchange for a share of the harvested crops. This suggests that Pa's main source of income came from working on someone else's land and sharing the crop yield.

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3. Why did Pa finally move to Washington, D.C.?

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4. Granny bent over the collards in her garden. Collards are

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The correct answer is "a green leafy vegetable" because collards are commonly known as a type of leafy green vegetable. They are often used in cooking and are known for their large, dark green leaves. Granny is likely tending to her collard plants in her garden, indicating that they are a type of vegetable she is growing.

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5. What did Pa keep in a jar on the front-room mantel?

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Pa kept the top joint of his right thumb in the jar. This answer is supported by the information given in the question. It states that Pa kept something in the jar on the front-room mantel, and the correct answer specifies that it was the top joint of his right thumb.

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6. Granny sewed patchwork quilts out of leftover material. A patchwork quilt

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The correct answer is "is made from scraps." A patchwork quilt is traditionally made by sewing together small pieces of fabric, often leftover materials or scraps from other sewing projects. This technique allows for the creation of unique and colorful designs, as well as making use of materials that might otherwise go to waste.

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7. What was so funny about Pa's scary stories?

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Pa's scary stories were funny because in the middle, he would build up suspense and then abruptly stop, leaving the listeners curious about what happened next. When asked, Pa would casually say, "Oh, I left after that," adding a humorous twist to the otherwise scary narrative. This unexpected punchline created a comedic effect and made the stories entertaining for the listeners.

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8. Why did Pa's prayers bring tears to everyone's eyes?

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Pa's prayers brought tears to everyone's eyes because he talked about this being the last time he would see his family.

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9. What is this story mostly about?

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The story is mostly about a family visiting their grandfather in a small town. The mention of Parmele not being a train town or a mill town, and Pa having to move to Washington because of a stroke, are not relevant to the main topic of the story.

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10. In one of his ghost stories, Pa said they would commence hearing strange sounds. What does commence mean?

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Commence means to start or begin. In the context of the ghost story, it implies that they would start hearing strange sounds.

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11. Pa was a sharecropper who worked in the fields. A sharecropper is someone who

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A sharecropper is someone who farms someone else's land and gets paid with a share of the crops. In this case, Pa is described as a sharecropper who works in the fields, indicating that he is farming someone else's land and receiving a portion of the crops as payment. The other options of offering his own land to someone who has none or owning his own land and having others raise crops on it do not align with the definition of a sharecropper.

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12. What is Pa most afraid of?

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Pa is most afraid of the frogs that jump out of the ditches at night and flop across the yard. This can be inferred from the statement that Pa is afraid of the frogs that jump out of the ditches at night and flop across the yard. The other options, chain gangs and crickets, are not mentioned as sources of fear for Pa.

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13. What did the Marcus Garvey group talk about and plan to do?

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The Marcus Garvey group discussed the beauty and strength of blackness and their plan to facilitate the return of black people to Africa. This suggests that they were advocating for the empowerment and unity of black individuals, emphasizing the importance of embracing their heritage and culture. By planning the return to Africa, they likely aimed to establish a sense of belonging and create opportunities for black people to thrive in their ancestral homeland.

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14. When it was time for the LIttles to leave Pa's house, Pa always

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Pa always pretended to be sick when it was time for the Littles to leave his house. This suggests that Pa did not want the Littles to leave and used his illness as an excuse to make them stay longer. By pretending to be sick, Pa hoped that the Littles would feel guilty about leaving and decide to stay with him for a little longer.

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15. When Pa told a story, you could almost feel all those scary spirits hovering. To hover means to

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When Pa told a story, the atmosphere became eerie and it felt as if there were scary spirits lingering in the air. The word "hover" implies a sense of floating or hanging above something, which perfectly captures the idea of the spirits being present in the story.

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The Littles traveled to Parmele by
What did Pa do for a living?
Why did Pa finally move to Washington, D.C.?
Granny bent over the collards in her garden. Collards are
What did Pa keep in a jar on the front-room mantel?
Granny sewed patchwork quilts out of leftover material. A patchwork...
What was so funny about Pa's scary stories?
Why did Pa's prayers bring tears to everyone's eyes?
What is this story mostly about?
In one of his ghost stories, Pa said they would commence hearing...
Pa was a sharecropper who worked in the fields. A sharecropper is...
What is Pa most afraid of?
What did the Marcus Garvey group talk about and plan to do?
When it was time for the LIttles to leave Pa's house, Pa always
When Pa told a story, you could almost feel all those scary spirits...
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