Abby Takes A Stand

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Who is the Author of “Abby Takes A Stand”?
- Patricia McKissack
- Will Hobbs
- David Lunbar
- Mike Lupica

About This Quiz

In this book Abby gets to take a step back into the past and show her grandchildren what she endure during the sixties at a time when segregation and riots were all over. How much can you remember about the life of this brave lady? Take the quiz to find out.

2.

What year was the story set in?
- 1960
- 1965
- 1950
- 1955
- 1970
Correct Answer

A. 1960

Explanation

The story was set in the year 1960.

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3.

What is Mattie Rae's grandma's nickname?
- Abby
- Gee
- Mattie
- Alfreda
Correct Answer

A. Gee

Explanation

The correct answer is "Gee" because the question asks for Mattie Rae's grandma's nickname, and "Gee" is the only option that fits this description.

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4.

What movie did Abby and Patsy see 4 times?
- Magnificent Seven
- Ten Commandments
- Bride of Frankenstein
- Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
- Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Correct Answer

A. Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Explanation

Abby and Patsy saw the movie "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" four times.

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5.

What did Mattie call Gee’s attic?
- Stinky Place
- Way Back Place
- My Favorite Place
- Grandma's Place
Correct Answer

A. Way Back Place

Explanation

It was full of stuff that once belonged to people in the family who had lived “way back” a long time ago.

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6.

Who didn’t like the smell of the attic?
- Trey
- Mattie Rae
- Aggie
- Abby
- Gee
Correct Answer

A. Trey

Explanation

He had allergies and it made him sneeze.

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7.

What is Mattie Rae's grandma's real name?
- Mattie Rae
- Gee
- Alfreda
- Abby
Correct Answer

A. Abby

Explanation

The question is asking for the real name of Mattie Rae's grandma. Among the given options, Abby is the only name that is different from Mattie Rae's name. Therefore, it can be inferred that Abby is the real name of Mattie Rae's grandma.

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8.

Who liked the old, mothball smell of the attic?
- Trey
- Aggie
- Mattie Rae
- Gee
- Abby
Correct Answer

A. Aggie

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Abby Takes A Stand

Who is the Author of “Abby Takes A Stand”?

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What year was the story set in?

What is Mattie Rae's grandma's nickname?

What movie did Abby and Patsy see 4 times?

What did Mattie call Gee’s attic?

Who didn’t like the smell of the attic?

What is Mattie Rae's grandma's real name?

Who liked the old, mothball smell of the attic?