Keep The Lights Burning Abbie

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1. What  was Abbie's job? 
(submited by  Alicia  F/ Mrs.Baker 's)
                                                                                                                             

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Abbie's job was to make sure the lights are burning in the lighthouse. This implies that she was responsible for ensuring the safety of ships at sea by maintaining the lighthouse and ensuring that the lights were always lit.

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Keep The Lights Burning Abbie - Quiz

This quiz focuses on the children's book 'Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie,' assessing comprehension of the plot, characters, and key events. It tests understanding of the story's themes and details, suitable for enhancing literary skills in young learners.

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2. Why didn't Abbie's dad come home the day he left?
(submitted by Shelby B/Mrs.Mc Ginly's class

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3. Did Abbie save her chickens?(Submitted by Andrew V / Mrs. McGinly / class)

Explanation

Based on the given information, it is stated that Abbie saved her chickens. Therefore, the correct answer is "Yes."

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4. Who went away to sea?
(Submitted by Hannah/Mrs. Baker)

Explanation

Papa went away to sea.

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5. Who was very ill?
(Submitted by Hannah/Mrs.Baker)

Explanation

Mama was very ill.

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6. Why did Abbie get sick of eggs?(Submitted by Andrew V / Mrs. McGinly / class)

Explanation

Abbie got sick of eggs because she ate them for every meal when there was nothing else to eat. This suggests that she had no variety in her meals and consumed eggs excessively, leading to a feeling of sickness or boredom with them.

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7. Who are the 2 main characters in the book Keep the Lights Burning Abbie?
(submitted by Alicia Fredericks, Mrs.Baker's/class)

Explanation

In the book "Keep the Lights Burning Abbie," the two main characters are Abbie and Papa. This can be inferred from the title of the book, as well as the fact that Abbie's name is mentioned first in the answer choices. Abbie is likely the protagonist of the story, while Papa plays a significant role in the narrative as well.

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8. Why did Abbie have to keep the lights burning?(Submitted by Andrew V / Mrs. McGinly / class)

Explanation

Abbie had to keep the lights burning so that the ships could see at night. This implies that Abbie's responsibility was to ensure that the ships could navigate safely in the darkness by providing them with a source of light.

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9. Where did Abbie live?(Submitted by Andrew V / Mrs. McGinly / class)

Explanation

Abbie lived in Matinicus Rock.

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10. When did Abbie hope Papa would come home?

Explanation

Abbie hoped that Papa would come home today.

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11. Why did Abbie have to light the lamps?(Submitted by Andrew V / Mrs. McGinly / class)

Explanation

Abbie had to light the lamps because her father wasn't home to do it. This implies that it was her father's responsibility to light the lamps, but since he wasn't present, Abbie had to take on the task. The other options provided (the lamps burned out and her sister was too short) do not provide a valid reason for Abbie having to light the lamps.

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12. What did Abbie's father go to get?(Submitted by Andrew V / Mrs. McGinly / class)

Explanation

Abbie's father went to get all of the above: food, medicine, and corn. This means that he went to get a variety of items, including groceries, medication, and a specific type of crop.

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13. In the book, Keep the Lights Burning Abbie, what 2 things did Papa  had to get ?
(submitted  by   Alicia  F /  Mrs.Baker's  class)

Explanation

Papa had to get food and corn. This suggests that Papa was responsible for providing the necessary supplies for the family.

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What  was Abbie's...
Why didn't Abbie's dad come home the day he left?(submitted by Shelby...
Did Abbie save her chickens?(Submitted by Andrew V / Mrs. McGinly /...
Who went away to sea? (Submitted by Hannah/Mrs. Baker)
Who was very ill?(Submitted by Hannah/Mrs.Baker)
Why did Abbie get sick of eggs?(Submitted by Andrew V / Mrs. McGinly /...
Who are the 2 main characters in the book Keep the Lights Burning...
Why did Abbie have to keep the lights burning?(Submitted by Andrew V /...
Where did Abbie live?(Submitted by Andrew V / Mrs. McGinly / class)
When did Abbie hope Papa would come home?
Why did Abbie have to light the lamps?(Submitted by Andrew V / Mrs....
What did Abbie's father go to get?(Submitted by Andrew V / Mrs....
In the book, Keep the Lights Burning Abbie, what 2 things did...
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