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    Where does Nana Sashie decide to keep the samovar?

    • She decides to keep it in her bedroom.
    • She decides to keep it in the kitchen.
    • She decides to keep it in the living room.
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To any 13 year old staying to keep your grandma company isn’t as fun as going to the mall with friends. In this book Rachel gets to hang out with her grandma and finds out she comes from a line of survivors. How well do you remember the book? Answer the questions to find out.

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  • 2. 

    What is a regiment?

    • A diet for the rich

    • A group of soldiers

    • A team of athletes

    Correct Answer
    A. A group of soldiers
    Explanation
    A regiment refers to a group of soldiers who are organized and trained to work together as a unit. They typically belong to a larger military organization and have a specific role and responsibilities within that organization. Regiments are often composed of multiple battalions or companies, and they play a crucial role in military operations and maintaining discipline and order within the armed forces.

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  • 3. 

    Rache's father gives the family a samovar. What is a samovar?

    • A small stove for warming food

    • A metal container used for heating tea

    • A platter for serving fresh fish

    Correct Answer
    A. A metal container used for heating tea
    Explanation
    A samovar is a metal container used for heating tea. It is a traditional Russian device that consists of a large metal container with a tap near the bottom and a chimney on top. The container is filled with water and a fire is lit in the chimney, heating the water. The hot water is then used to make tea by pouring it into a teapot or cup. Samovars are often ornately decorated and are a central part of tea-drinking culture in Russia and other Eastern European countries.

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  • 4. 

    How did Joe plan to escape with his family?

    • Joe planned to escape by running with his family to the neighboring country.

    • Joe planned to escape by hiding his family in a wagon filled with chicken coops.

    • Joe planned to escape by hiding in the attic of a neighbor's house.

    Correct Answer
    A. Joe planned to escape by hiding his family in a wagon filled with chicken coops.
    Explanation
    Joe planned to escape by hiding his family in a wagon filled with chicken coops. This plan would allow them to conceal their presence and avoid detection while they made their way to safety. By blending in with the chicken coops, they could potentially go unnoticed and increase their chances of successfully escaping to the neighboring country.

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  • 5. 

    How did Sashie keep Louie quiet?

    • Sashie kept Louie quiet by threatening to spank him.

    • Sashie kept Louie quiet by singing to him softly.

    • Sashie kept Louie quiet by giving him sugar sticks.

    Correct Answer
    A. Sashie kept Louie quiet by giving him sugar sticks.
    Explanation
    Sashie kept Louie quiet by giving him sugar sticks. This implies that Louie was being noisy or disruptive, and Sashie found a way to calm him down by offering him sugar sticks. The act of giving Louie sugar sticks likely distracted him and kept him occupied, resulting in him becoming quiet.

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  • 6. 

    The nursery rhymes delivered by Sashie and her father averted a near tantrum A tantrum is

    • A lucky sign

    • A big surprise

    • A crying fit

    Correct Answer
    A. A crying fit
    Explanation
    The nursery rhymes delivered by Sashie and her father prevented a near tantrum, which suggests that a tantrum was about to occur but was avoided. A tantrum is commonly associated with a crying fit, where a child becomes upset and expresses their frustration or anger through crying loudly and uncontrollably. Therefore, the correct answer is "a crying fit."

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  • 7. 

    The soldiers in the story are part of an imperial regiment. What does imperial mean?

    • Belonging to a ruler

    • Part of a secret plan

    • Like a sports team

    Correct Answer
    A. Belonging to a ruler
    Explanation
    Imperial means belonging to a ruler. In the context of the story, the soldiers are described as being part of an imperial regiment, indicating that they are under the authority and control of a ruler or an empire. This suggests that they are part of a military force that serves and follows the orders of the ruler, highlighting their allegiance and connection to the ruler's power and authority.

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  • 8. 

    How does Wolf prevent Sashie's family from being discovered by the commander?

    • He suggests that the commander ride with them for the rest of the way.

    • He gives the commander money so he'll stop searching.

    • He suggest that the commander take the "plumpster" chickens instead of taking the chicken coops.

    Correct Answer
    A. He suggest that the commander take the "plumpster" chickens instead of taking the chicken coops.
    Explanation
    Wolf suggests that the commander take the "plumpster" chickens instead of taking the chicken coops. By doing so, Wolf diverts the commander's attention away from Sashie's family and their hiding place. This suggestion creates a distraction and prevents the commander from discovering Sashie's family.

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  • 9. 

    What was Ida's "strange prayer"?

    • Ida's strange prayer was that Louie would grow old enough to have rotten teeth.

    • Ida's strange prayer was that Louie would grow old enough to become bald.

    • Ida's strange prayer was that Louie would grow old enough to have 13 children.

    Correct Answer
    A. Ida's strange prayer was that Louie would grow old enough to have rotten teeth.
  • 10. 

    This story is told from the third-person point of view. Which of these is an example of the third-person?

    • From my bed I could see the samovar.

    • I used to pretend it was a good soldier.

    • "All right," she replied flatly.

    Correct Answer
    A. "All right," she replied flatly.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "All right," she replied flatly. This is an example of the third-person point of view because it uses the pronoun "she" to refer to the speaker. The other options use first-person pronouns ("my," "I") which indicate a first-person point of view.

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  • 11. 

    How did Sashie entertain Louie?

    • She made up stories about the chickens in the coop.

    • She drew tiny faces on her thumb and index finger so she could do a puppet show.

    • She told him stories about how they would live in their new land.

    Correct Answer
    A. She drew tiny faces on her thumb and index finger so she could do a puppet show.
    Explanation
    Sashie entertained Louie by drawing tiny faces on her thumb and index finger and performing a puppet show. This suggests that she used her creativity and imagination to engage Louie in a fun and interactive activity.

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  • 12. 

    Why does Wolf call the chickens "scratchers?"

    • Because their claws always need trimming

    • Because they scratch themselves a lot

    • Because they scratch for their food

    Correct Answer
    A. Because they scratch for their food
    Explanation
    The reason why Wolf calls the chickens "scratchers" is because they scratch for their food. This implies that the chickens use their claws to dig and search for food on the ground.

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  • 13. 

    What was Sashie afraid of at first?

    • Inhaling a chicken feather

    • Getting pecked by chickens

    • Losing the brass samovar

    Correct Answer
    A. Inhaling a chicken feather
    Explanation
    Sashie was initially afraid of inhaling a chicken feather. This suggests that she may have had a fear of feathers or perhaps a fear of inhaling foreign objects into her respiratory system. This fear could stem from concerns about potential health risks or discomfort associated with inhaling a feather. Overall, Sashie's fear of inhaling a chicken feather indicates her apprehension towards this specific situation.

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  • 14. 

    Her father called Sashie "Sashela" in order to

    • Make her keep quiet

    • Help her overcome her fear

    • Show he was afraid also

    Correct Answer
    A. Help her overcome her fear
    Explanation
    The father called Sashie "Sashela" in order to help her overcome her fear. By giving her a different name, the father may have been trying to create a sense of empowerment and confidence in Sashie. This could help her to feel more capable and less fearful in challenging situations.

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  • 15. 

    The chicken's clucking was eclipsed by the noises of the regiment. This means the noises made by the regiment

    • Made the chickens seem less noisy

    • Scared the chickens into being noisier

    • Caused the chickens to be totally silent

    Correct Answer
    A. Made the chickens seem less noisy
    Explanation
    The phrase "eclipsed by" suggests that the noises made by the regiment were so loud or overwhelming that they overshadowed or drowned out the sound of the chicken's clucking. Therefore, the correct answer is that the noises made by the regiment made the chickens seem less noisy.

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