I Stand Here Ironing
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Susan is the name of Emily's younger sister who has chubby checks and resembles the Shirley Temple look.
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True
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False
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This quiz focuses on 'I Stand Here Ironing,' a story by Tillie Olsen. It tests comprehension of character relationships and plot details, assessing critical reading skills relevant to American literature studies.
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Emily is the person ironing in the beginning of the story.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
In the given statement, it is mentioned that Emily is the person ironing in the beginning of the story. However, the correct answer is False. This means that Emily is not the person ironing in the beginning of the story. The explanation for this could be that the story might have mentioned another character or person who was ironing in the beginning, or there might not have been any mention of ironing at all in the story.Rate this question:
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A neighbor told Emily's mother to smile at her more often.
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The neighbor's suggestion to Emily's mother to smile at her more often implies that Emily's mother does not smile at her frequently. This suggests that Emily's mother may not show enough affection or happiness towards her, which could potentially impact their relationship. Therefore, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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Emily's little brother Ronnie had a talent of comedy.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The given statement states that Emily's little brother Ronnie had a talent for comedy. However, the correct answer is False. This implies that Ronnie did not have a talent for comedy.Rate this question:
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Emily's little brother Ronnie had a talent of comedy.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
The given statement states that Emily's little brother Ronnie had a talent for comedy. However, there is no evidence or information provided in the statement to support this claim. Therefore, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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Emily's stepfather's name was Bill.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The given statement states that Emily's stepfather's name was Bill. Since the statement does not provide any contradictory information or indicate any uncertainty, it can be inferred that the statement is true. Therefore, the correct answer is True.Rate this question:
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Emily had dark hair and a dark complexion
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
This statement suggests that Emily has dark hair and a dark complexion. The answer "True" indicates that the statement is correct.Rate this question:
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Emily liked her daycare.
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False
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Emily's mother receives a letter from someone wanting to help Emily.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
The statement is false because the question does not provide any information about the content or intention of the letter. Without further details, it is impossible to determine whether the letter is genuinely offering help or if it may have other motives.Rate this question:
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Abandon by Emily's father, her mother was forced to work and leave Emily in places she now regrets.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement suggests that Emily's father abandoned her, causing her mother to work and leave Emily in places that she now regrets. This implies that the statement is true, indicating that Emily's father did indeed abandon her, leading to the described consequences for her and her mother.Rate this question:
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Emily was overweight.
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The statement "Emily was overweight" is given, and we are asked to determine if it is true or false. Since the answer is "False," it means that Emily was not overweight.Rate this question:
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