I Stand Here Ironing

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    Emily's little brother Ronnie had a talent of comedy.

    • True
    • 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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  • 2. 

    Abandon by Emily's father, her mother was forced to work and leave Emily in places she now regrets.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 3. 

    Susan is the name of Emily's younger sister who has chubby checks and resembles the Shirley Temple look.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement suggests that Susan, who is Emily's younger sister, has chubby cheeks and resembles the Shirley Temple look. The statement does not provide any information that would indicate the statement is false, so it can be concluded that the statement is true.

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  • 4. 

    Emily is the person ironing in the beginning of the story.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 5. 

    A neighbor told Emily's mother to smile at her more often.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 6. 

    Emily's little brother Ronnie had a talent of comedy.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 7. 

    Emily liked her daycare.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
  • 8. 

    Emily was overweight.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 9. 

    Emily's stepfather's name was Bill.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 10. 

    Emily had dark hair and a dark complexion

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    This statement suggests that Emily has dark hair and a dark complexion. The answer "True" indicates that the statement is correct.

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  • 11. 

    Emily's mother receives a letter from someone wanting to help Emily.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    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.

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