Jacob Have I Loved Chapters 13-15
This quiz assesses comprehension on the events from Chapters 13-15 in Jacob Have I Loved by Katherine Paterson
- 1.
Who did Louise compare herself to at the begining of Chapter 13, when she thought she was going to become a crazy, independent old woman.
- A.
Captain
- B.
Grandma
- C.
Auntie Braxton
- D.
Caroline
Correct Answer
C. Auntie BraxtonExplanation
In Chapter 13, Louise compares herself to Auntie Braxton when she contemplates the possibility of becoming a crazy, independent old woman. This comparison suggests that Auntie Braxton might also possess some qualities or characteristics that Louise associates with being independent and perhaps a little eccentric. By comparing herself to Auntie Braxton, Louise is possibly seeking reassurance or validation for her own potential future path.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What does Grandma think the Captain wants to do that she thinks is bad?
- A.
Poison her
- B.
To get into bed with her
- C.
Steal her rocking chair
- D.
Ask her out on a date
Correct Answer
B. To get into bed with herExplanation
Grandma thinks that the Captain wants to get into bed with her, which she considers to be bad.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How does Louise feel about telling the Captain he should marry Auntie Braxton?
- A.
She was upset because she had a crush on the Captain and didn't want him to get married.
- B.
She was mad because she didn't like Auntie Braxton
- C.
She was happy because she wanted the Captain to be homeless
- D.
She was upset because Auntie Braxton was crazy and she thought the Captain was better off homeless
Correct Answer
A. She was upset because she had a crush on the Captain and didn't want him to get married.Explanation
Louise feels upset about telling the Captain he should marry Auntie Braxton because she has a crush on the Captain and doesn't want him to get married.Rate this question:
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- 4.
How did we as readers know that the Captain and Auntie Braxton got married?
- A.
Captain told everyone he was going to the mainland to marry Trudy
- B.
Captain was holding hands with Auntie Braxton when they got off the boat
- C.
Auntie Braxton had a flower in her hair when she got off the boat
- D.
Auntie Braxton had a huge Chrysanthemum flower pinned to the shoulder of her jacket.
Correct Answer
D. Auntie Braxton had a huge Chrysanthemum flower pinned to the shoulder of her jacket.Explanation
The correct answer suggests that Auntie Braxton had a huge Chrysanthemum flower pinned to the shoulder of her jacket, which indicates that she got married to the Captain. Traditionally, wearing a flower on the shoulder or in the hair is a common symbol of marriage or celebration. Therefore, the presence of the flower on Auntie Braxton's jacket implies that she and the Captain got married.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What book did Louise read after Captain and Auntie got married?
- A.
A Christmas Carol
- B.
The Last of the Michigans
- C.
Guliver's Travels
- D.
The Last of the Mohicans
Correct Answer
D. The Last of the MohicansExplanation
Louise read The Last of the Mohicans after Captain and Auntie got married.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What would the people on Rass Island have done if they had known the Captain had a bottle of wine in his house?
- A.
Sent him to jail
- B.
Simply condemned him as a heathen and prayed for him on Wednesday nights as they had been doing ever since he arrived
- C.
Get mad at him and throw him off the island
- D.
Pray that God would curse him forever
Correct Answer
B. Simply condemned him as a heathen and prayed for him on Wednesday nights as they had been doing ever since he arrivedExplanation
The people on Rass Island would have simply condemned the Captain as a heathen and continued to pray for him on Wednesday nights, just as they had been doing ever since he arrived. This suggests that the people on the island have a strong religious belief and practice, and instead of taking any drastic or violent actions against the Captain, they choose to express their disapproval through condemnation and prayer.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What was Captain's story about that he told at the dinner table?
- A.
Fighting in World War I
- B.
Driving in Paris and how he almost died
- C.
Driving around France with his friend in the army
- D.
Car problems during World War I
Correct Answer
B. Driving in Paris and how he almost diedExplanation
The correct answer is "Driving in Paris and how he almost died." This means that the Captain's story at the dinner table was about his experience of driving in Paris and the dangerous situation he encountered that almost cost him his life.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What does Grandma accuse the Captain of doing to his wife?
- A.
Getting her drunk on wine
- B.
Killing her in her sleep
- C.
Using rat's poison and killing her
- D.
Using poison and killing her
Correct Answer
C. Using rat's poison and killing herExplanation
Grandma accuses the Captain of using rat's poison to kill his wife.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What kind of card game did Louise and Caroline play with the Captain?
- A.
Rook
- B.
Old Maid
- C.
Poker
- D.
Go-Fish
Correct Answer
C. PokerExplanation
Louise and Caroline played the card game Poker with the Captain.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What did Grandma to Louise say when Caroline was getting ready to go off to music school?
- A.
"Jacob have I loved...."
- B.
"Jacob hath I loved and Esau hath I hated. "
- C.
"Jacob hath I loved"
- D.
"Jacob have I loved and Esau have I hated."
Correct Answer
A. "Jacob have I loved...."Explanation
The correct answer is "Jacob have I loved...." This answer is correct because it accurately quotes what Grandma said to Louise when Caroline was getting ready to go off to music school. The phrase "Jacob have I loved" is a reference to the biblical story of Jacob and Esau, where God loved Jacob but hated Esau. By saying this, Grandma is expressing her love and favoritism towards Caroline, similar to how God loved Jacob.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Where was Caroline going to school?
- A.
Boston
- B.
Baltimore
- C.
Washington D.C.
- D.
Hartford
Correct Answer
B. BaltimoreExplanation
Caroline was going to school in Baltimore.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Where did Call go?
- A.
To the Army
- B.
To the Airforce
- C.
To the Marines
- D.
To the Navy
Correct Answer
D. To the NavyExplanation
The correct answer is "To the Navy" because the question is asking about Call's destination, and the given answer option states that Call went to the Navy.Rate this question:
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- 13.
What did the Louise decide to do that really upset her grandma?
- A.
Stop praying
- B.
Stop going to church
- C.
Stop going to school
- D.
Stop going out crabbing with her dad
Correct Answer
B. Stop going to churchExplanation
Louise decided to stop going to church, which upset her grandma. This suggests that attending church was an important part of their family's religious or cultural traditions, and Louise's decision to stop participating in it went against her grandma's expectations and beliefs.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What did Louise's father do to attract the oysters to their boat?
- A.
Spread out food
- B.
Dance and rock the boat
- C.
Sing hymns
- D.
Recite poetry
Correct Answer
C. Sing hymnsExplanation
Louise's father attracted the oysters to their boat by singing hymns. This suggests that the oysters were drawn to the melodious and soothing sounds of the hymns, which acted as a form of attraction. Singing hymns may have created a calming and inviting atmosphere for the oysters, causing them to gather around the boat.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What did Louise want her mother to do, so she wouldn't have to go to school?
- A.
Teach her at home until she was able to graduate
- B.
Sign papers letting her drop out
- C.
Let her take the GRE and graduate early
- D.
Write sick notes to the school so Louise could go crabbing
Correct Answer
A. Teach her at home until she was able to graduateExplanation
Louise wanted her mother to teach her at home until she was able to graduate. This suggests that Louise did not want to go to school and preferred to receive education from her mother instead. By being taught at home, Louise could avoid attending school while still gaining the necessary knowledge and skills to graduate.Rate this question:
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