Jacob Have I Loved 16-18

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    What school was Caroline accepted into?

    • Juilliard School of Music
    • Jones School of Music
    • Jullius School of Music
    • Harvard School of Music
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This quiz covers information found in Chapters 16-18 of the novel, Jacob Have I Loved.

Jacob Have I Loved 16-18 - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    What was Louise's mother's dream when she was young?

    • To write poetry in Spain

    • To write a novel in Persia

    • To write a novel in Peru

    • To write a novel in Paris

    Correct Answer
    A. To write a novel in Paris
    Explanation
    Louise's mother's dream when she was young was to write a novel in Paris.

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  • 3. 

    What was the real reason Grandma didn't like the Captain?

    • He had abused her when she was young

    • He never wanted to be friends with her when they were young

    • He left without saying goodbye to her

    • He didn't marry her like she had hoped when they were young, but instead ran off.

    Correct Answer
    A. He didn't marry her like she had hoped when they were young, but instead ran off.
    Explanation
    Grandma didn't like the Captain because he didn't marry her like she had hoped when they were young, but instead ran off.

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  • 4. 

    "But we'll be ready. The young ones never are." What did the Captain mean when he said this to Grandma?

    • Since they are old, they're ready to die. Young people never are ready to die.

    • Since they've grown up they're ready to be adults. Young kids aren't ready.

    • They'll be ready to leave the island, young people never are.

    • They're ready to get married, young people aren't ready for that.

    Correct Answer
    A. Since they are old, they're ready to die. Young people never are ready to die.
    Explanation
    The Captain meant that because they are old, they have come to terms with the possibility of death and are mentally prepared for it. On the other hand, young people are often not ready to face the concept of death and may not have accepted its inevitability.

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  • 5. 

    What political party do most of the Rass Islanders support?

    • Libertarian

    • Republican

    • Democrat

    • Independent

    Correct Answer
    A. Republican
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Republican because the question asks which political party most of the Rass Islanders support, and the answer provided is Republican. This suggests that a majority of the Rass Islanders align themselves with the Republican party.

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  • 6. 

    Grandma was reading "Can a man take fire from his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?" to Louise's mother. What made her read this from Proverbs?

    • She thought Louise's mom was cheating on her husband

    • She thought Louise's mom wasn't married to her son and needed reprimanding from the Bible.

    • She thought Louise's mom had stolen her husband from her.

    • She just wanted to annoy Louise's mom until a fight started.

    Correct Answer
    A. She thought Louise's mom had stolen her husband from her.
    Explanation
    The correct answer suggests that Grandma read the verse from Proverbs because she believed that Louise's mom had stolen her husband from her. This implies that Grandma was feeling betrayed and hurt by Louise's mom's actions, and she turned to the Bible to express her feelings and convey her disapproval.

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  • 7. 

    Why was Louise upset about Call proposing marriage to Caroline?

    • She was in love with Call.

    • She thought Caroline was too young.

    • She wanted Call to stay on the island and help her dad, so she could leave and do what she wanted.

    • She thought Call was too ugly to marry Caroline.

    Correct Answer
    A. She wanted Call to stay on the island and help her dad, so she could leave and do what she wanted.
    Explanation
    Louise was upset about Call proposing marriage to Caroline because she wanted Call to stay on the island and help her dad, so she could leave and pursue her own desires. This suggests that Louise had a plan or dream that required Call's assistance, and his proposal to Caroline threatened to disrupt her plans.

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  • 8. 

    At the end of Chapter 18, how does Louise feel about the conversation she had with her mother?

    • Angry that her parents never did anything to help her and that her mother wasn't even going to let her leave the island.

    • Hatred towards Caroline for always stealing the attention from her and always having to be her shaddow.

    • Sadden by the fact that she will be leaving the island and how much she will miss her parents.

    • Too gratefull for the one word her mother said that allowed her to leave and begin to build a life of her own not shaddowed by her twin sister Caroline.

    Correct Answer
    A. Too gratefull for the one word her mother said that allowed her to leave and begin to build a life of her own not shaddowed by her twin sister Caroline.
    Explanation
    Louise feels extremely grateful for the one word her mother said that allowed her to leave the island and start building her own life. She appreciates the opportunity to break free from being constantly overshadowed by her twin sister Caroline.

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  • 9. 

    What happened when Louise's parents came back from Caroline's wedding?

    • Grandma started reading the book of Proverbs about adultry.

    • Grandma started reading the book of Psalms about a bad, evil women.

    • Grandma started reading the book of Acts about sinners repenting of their sins.

    • Grandma started reading the book of 2 Corinthians about love.

    Correct Answer
    A. Grandma started reading the book of Proverbs about adultry.
    Explanation
    When Louise's parents came back from Caroline's wedding, Grandma started reading the book of Proverbs about adultery.

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  • 10. 

    " Oh, Caroline. Caroline's differrent. Everything's always been for Caroline. Caroline, the delicate, the gifted, the beautiful. Of course we must sacrifice our lives to give her greatness to the world!" What does this statement Louise says show us about her?

    • She loves her sister Caroline.

    • She feels bitter about her parents always doing things for Caroline and not her.

    • She hates everything about Caroline.

    • She always feels sacrificial about Caroline.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. She feels bitter about her parents always doing things for Caroline and not her.
    A. She always feels sacrificial about Caroline.
    Explanation
    The statement Louise says reveals that she feels bitter about her parents always favoring Caroline and neglecting her. It also shows that she constantly feels sacrificial towards Caroline, implying that she often puts her sister's needs and desires above her own.

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