Big Joe's Funeral Reading Quiz

1. Big Joe was dead for his funeral.

True

False

The statement "Big Joe was dead for his funeral" is contradictory and does not make logical sense. A person cannot be dead and attend their own funeral at the same time. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

Explanation

The statement "Big Joe was dead for his funeral" is contradictory and does not make logical sense. A person cannot be dead and attend their own funeral at the same time. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

2. Big Joe's funeral took place on the 4th of July.

True

False

The statement "Big Joe's funeral took place on the 4th of July" is true. This means that Big Joe's funeral was held on Independence Day.

Explanation

The statement "Big Joe's funeral took place on the 4th of July" is true. This means that Big Joe's funeral was held on Independence Day.

3. The people on 145th street don't respect funerals.

True

False

The statement implies that the people on 145th street do not show respect for funerals. The correct answer is False, indicating that the statement is not true. This suggests that the people on 145th street do respect funerals.

Explanation

The statement implies that the people on 145th street do not show respect for funerals. The correct answer is False, indicating that the statement is not true. This suggests that the people on 145th street do respect funerals.

4. Why was Peaches so intent on ruining Big Joe's Funeral?

Big Joe and she used to date, and he cheated on her.

She had a crush on Big Joe.

Big Joe was mean to her and other people on the block.

Big Joe was always asking her mom to marry him, and she thought he was a joke.

Peaches was so intent on ruining Big Joe's Funeral because Big Joe was always asking her mom to marry him, and she thought he was a joke.

Explanation

Peaches was so intent on ruining Big Joe's Funeral because Big Joe was always asking her mom to marry him, and she thought he was a joke.

5. Which adjectives best describes Big Joe?

Crazy, insane

Mean, cranky

Generous, funny

Boring, reserved

Big Joe is described as generous and funny because he is likely someone who is kind-hearted and willing to give to others. He also has a good sense of humor, making him enjoyable to be around and able to bring laughter to others.

Explanation

Big Joe is described as generous and funny because he is likely someone who is kind-hearted and willing to give to others. He also has a good sense of humor, making him enjoyable to be around and able to bring laughter to others.

6. Who was Big Joe's girlfriend?

Sadie

Peaches

Mother Fletcher

Cassie

The correct answer is Sadie. This means that Big Joe's girlfriend is Sadie.

Explanation

The correct answer is Sadie. This means that Big Joe's girlfriend is Sadie.

7. Why did the cops arrive at the funeral's after-party?

Peaches and her crew were playing their music too loud.

Big Joe was a drug dealer.

O'Brien hated Big Joe.

Peaches placed a fake tip that someone was smuggling drugs in a coffin.

Peaches placed a fake tip that someone was smuggling drugs in a coffin. This caused the cops to arrive at the funeral's after-party because they received information about possible illegal activity.

Explanation

Peaches placed a fake tip that someone was smuggling drugs in a coffin. This caused the cops to arrive at the funeral's after-party because they received information about possible illegal activity.

8. Why did the cops arrive at the cemetary DURING the funeral?

Big Joe was actually a criminal and they arrested him.

Peaches and her crew were digging up graves.

Peaches and her crew were playing their boom box too loud.

Leroy was selling drugs.

The cops arrived at the cemetery during the funeral because Peaches and her crew were playing their boom box too loud. This disrupted the funeral service and disturbed the mourners, prompting someone to call the police.

Explanation

The cops arrived at the cemetery during the funeral because Peaches and her crew were playing their boom box too loud. This disrupted the funeral service and disturbed the mourners, prompting someone to call the police.

9. The narrator's mother admired Big Joe and his idea for a funeral, and would do it if she could afford it.

True

False

The narrator's mother did not admire Big Joe and his idea for a funeral, nor did she express any desire to do it if she could afford it. Therefore, the statement is false.

Explanation

The narrator's mother did not admire Big Joe and his idea for a funeral, nor did she express any desire to do it if she could afford it. Therefore, the statement is false.