Bernice Bobs Her Hair Quiz

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1. What major changes does Bernice go over the course of the story?

Bernice loses weight

Bernice learns a new language

Bernice becomes more social and confident

None of the above

Throughout the story, Bernice undergoes a transformation in her social skills and self-confidence. Initially, she is portrayed as shy and socially awkward. However, as the story progresses, Bernice becomes more comfortable in social situations and gains confidence in herself. This change is evident in her interactions with others and her ability to assert herself. Therefore, the correct answer is that Bernice becomes more social and confident.

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2. Marjorie teaches Bernice how to hold interesting conversations, how to flirt with even unattractive or uninteresting boys to make herself seem more desirable, and how to dance. Bernice's best line is teasing the boys with the idea that she will soon do what?

Bob her hair

Turn cartwheels at the pump and slipper dance

Run off to Europe to live

None of the above

Bernice's best line teases the boys with the idea that she will soon "bob her hair". This means that she plans to cut her long hair short, which was a bold and unconventional choice during the time the story is set. By teasing the boys with this idea, Bernice is trying to appear more daring and rebellious, which may make her seem more desirable to them.

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3. When was the story originally published?

1900

1920

1950

1990

The story was originally published in 1920.

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The story was originally published in 1920.

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4. The story centers around two cousins, Bernice and Marjorie. Where has Bernice come from?

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

East Egg, Conneticut

New York, New York

None of the above

Bernice has come from Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

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Bernice has come from Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

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5. When the story begins, Marjorie doesn't like Bernice. Why?

She feels that Bernice is far too popular and she is stealing her boyfriend.

She feels that Bernice is a drag on her social life, and none of the boys wants to dance with... She feels that Bernice is a drag on her social life, and none of the boys wants to dance with her

She feels that Bernice is far too loose and shocking, making statements like she is going to bob her hair.

None of the above

Marjorie doesn't like Bernice because she feels that Bernice is a drag on her social life and none of the boys wants to dance with her. This suggests that Marjorie values her popularity and social status, and sees Bernice as a hindrance to her social success.

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6. Who was the main antagonist of the story?

Bernice

Genevieve

Marjorie

Warren

Marjorie was the main antagonist of the story. The story likely revolved around a conflict or struggle, and Marjorie played a central role in opposing or causing problems for the protagonist. Her actions and motives likely drove the plot and created tension or obstacles for the main character to overcome.

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7. Jealous over Warren's attention to Bernice, Marjorie sets about humiliating her. What does she do?

Tricks Bernice into bobbing her hair.

Tells Warren that Bernice is engaged.

Tells Warren that Bernice was a loose woman back in her own town and had to leave.

None of the above

Marjorie, feeling jealous of Warren's attention towards Bernice, decides to humiliate her. She accomplishes this by tricking Bernice into cutting her hair short, a significant change that was considered scandalous at the time. This act not only embarrasses Bernice but also undermines her confidence and social standing. It showcases Marjorie's malicious intent and her desire to belittle Bernice in front of others.

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8. How does Marjorie's mother react when she sees Bernice's new hair?

She points out that Bernice's haircut would cause a scandal at an upcoming party held in her and Marjorie's honor

She doesn't notice because Bernice is able to disguise her hair.

She doesn't like it at first, but even she has to admit that Bernice looks better.

None of the above

Marjorie's mother reacts to Bernice's new hair by pointing out that it would cause a scandal at an upcoming party held in her and Marjorie's honor. This suggests that Marjorie's mother is concerned about the potential negative attention and gossip that Bernice's unconventional haircut may attract at the party.

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9. Which magazine was the story initially published on?

The Saturday Evening Post

Reader's Digest

Real Simple

Smithsonian

The correct answer is The Saturday Evening Post. This magazine is known for publishing a wide range of stories, including fiction, non-fiction, and articles on various topics. It has a long history and is well-known for its covers featuring iconic American images.

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10. How does the story end?

She calls her mother and tells her everything and Marjorie gets in trouble.

She sneaks into Marjorie's room and cuts off her cousin's two pigtails.

She gets Marjorie to cut her hair off into a bob, and while Bernice looks great, Marjorie looks terrible.

None of the above

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11. The new Bernice is a big hit with the boys in town with her new attitude, especially with one particular boy. Who is this boy?

William

Winston

Warren

None of the above

The given information states that the new Bernice is popular among the boys in town, particularly one specific boy. The question asks to identify this boy. The correct answer is Warren.

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The given information states that the new Bernice is popular among the boys in town, particularly one specific boy. The question asks to identify this boy. The correct answer is Warren.

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12. When Warren takes an interest in Bernice, Marjorie immediately becomes jealous. How is Marjorie connected to Warren?

He is the most popular boy in town and he has never taken any notice of Marjorie.

He is a boy Marjorie keeps around as her own but neglects

He is the new boy in town that Marjorie keeps hopping will notice her.

None of the above

Marjorie is connected to Warren as she keeps him around as her own but neglects him. This suggests that Marjorie has some sort of possessive or controlling behavior towards Warren, but she doesn't give him the attention or affection he desires. This could explain why Marjorie becomes jealous when Warren takes an interest in Bernice, as she feels threatened by the possibility of losing control over him.

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13. When Bernice comes out of the barbershop with the new hairdo what is the general reaction of everyone?

Despite Marjorie's efforts to humiliate her, Bernice is triumphant because she looks much better.

Her hair is flat and strange and the boys suddenly lose interest in her

There is no reaction because Bernice doesn't go through with it.

None of the above

The general reaction of everyone when Bernice comes out of the barbershop with the new hairdo is that her hair is flat and strange, and the boys suddenly lose interest in her. This suggests that her new hairstyle has had a negative impact on her appearance and social standing.

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14. Bernice overhears a conversation between Marjorie and Marjorie's mother where the younger girl complains that Bernice is socially hopeless. What does Bernice threaten to do the next day?