Go Deep To The Sewer/Fly Away

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1. The author, __________________, remembers his childhood games.

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Go Deep To The Sewer/Fly Away - Quiz

Explore the urban childhood memories of Bill Cosby in 'Go Deep to the Sewer'. This quiz assesses understanding of the story's setting, themes, and the author's insights into childhood play, enhancing comprehension and analytical skills.

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2. What is a spaldeen?

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A spaldeen is a pink rubber ball. This type of ball is commonly used in street games and activities. It is known for its bouncy and durable nature, making it suitable for outdoor play. The term "spaldeen" is often used to refer specifically to this type of ball, particularly in urban areas.

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3. The author's mother watched her son play on the streets from her window.

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The given statement suggests that the author's mother observed her son playing on the streets from her window. This implies that the mother was able to see her son engaging in outdoor activities from the comfort of her home, indicating that the statement is true.

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4. The author and his friends often played on the streets until the light began to fade and the ball became a blur in the dusk.

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The given statement suggests that the author and his friends used to play on the streets until it started getting dark and the ball became difficult to see due to the fading light. This implies that the statement is true, as it indicates a regular occurrence of playing until dusk.

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5. What does the director's assistant ask Hefler to do?

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The director's assistant asks Hefler to provide 5,000 trained flies for a movie scene.

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6. Hefler does not get the flies from a Dr. Jonathan Ziller, an entomologist and researcher.

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The statement is false because it states that Hefler does not get the flies from Dr. Jonathan Ziller, an entomologist and researcher. This implies that Hefler does get the flies from Dr. Jonathan Ziller.

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7. Define the following word:

skeptical

The skeptical assistant director yelled for the "fly man."

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The word "skeptical" is defined as doubting or questioning. In the given sentence, the assistant director is described as skeptical, which means that they have doubts or are questioning something. The fact that they yelled for the "fly man" suggests that they may have had doubts or concerns about the actions or performance of the "fly man." Therefore, the correct answer is doubting; questioning.

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8. The director was so impressed with Hefler's ability to make the flies wake up on cue, that he told him_________________.

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The director was impressed with Hefler's ability to make the flies wake up on cue, indicating that he recognized Hefler's exceptional talent for training animals. This led the director to express his intention to call Hefler the next time he needs any kind of trained animal, as he believes Hefler's skills would be valuable in future projects.

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9. What game does the author talk about first?

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The author talks about football first.

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Each of the games the author and his friends played began with a review of the __________.

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The given answer is "games" because the sentence states that each game the author and his friends played started with a review. Therefore, it can be inferred that the word missing in the blank is "games" as it refers to the specific activity being reviewed before they start playing.

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11. Where does the story Go Deep to the Sewer take place?

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The story "Go Deep to the Sewer" takes place in the middle of a large city. This can be inferred from the options provided, where the other choices mention a town in the countryside or a small country town. Since the story is specifically set in a sewer, it is logical to assume that it would be located in a larger urban area rather than a rural or small town setting. Additionally, the mention of London as one of the options further supports the idea of a large city setting.

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12. How many flies did Hefler tell the director he actually had?

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Hefler told the director that he actually had 10,042 flies.

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The author, __________________, remembers his childhood games.
What is a spaldeen?
The author's mother watched her son play on the streets from her...
The author and his friends often played on the streets until the light...
What does the director's assistant ask Hefler to do?
Hefler does not get the flies from a Dr. Jonathan Ziller, an...
Define the following word:skepticalThe skeptical assistant director...
The director was so impressed with Hefler's ability to make the flies...
What game does the author talk about first?
Each of the games the author and his friends played began with a...
Where does the story Go Deep to the Sewer take place?
How many flies did Hefler tell the director he actually had?
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