Keep The Lights Burning Abbie

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

    • To take care of her sisters
    • To make sure the lights are burning in the lighthouse
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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

    • He was scared

    • He didn't like his family

    • He got ill and died

    • It was too stormy

    Correct Answer
    A. It was too stormy
  • 3. 

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

    • Yes

    • No

    • Maybe

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    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)

    • Papa

    • Abbie

    • Mama

    Correct Answer
    A. Papa
    Explanation
    Papa went away to sea.

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  • 5. 

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

    • Papa

    • Abbie

    • Mama

    Correct Answer
    A. Mama
    Explanation
    Mama was very ill.

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  • 6. 

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

    • Their color

    • She ate them for every meal when there was nothing else to eat

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. She ate them for every meal when there was nothing else to eat
    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)

    • Abbie and Mama

    • Mama and Papa

    • Abbie and Papa

    Correct Answer
    A. Abbie and Papa
    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)

    • So the ships could see at night

    • Nobody else could

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. So the ships could see at night
    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)

    • New York City

    • Philadelphia

    • Matinicus Rock

    Correct Answer
    A. Matinicus Rock
    Explanation
    Abbie lived in Matinicus Rock.

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  • 10. 

    When did Abbie hope Papa would come home?

    • 2 weeks

    • 1 year

    • Today

    • 5 months

    Correct Answer
    A. Today
    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)

    • They burned out

    • Her sister was to short

    • Because her father wasn't home to do it

    Correct Answer
    A. Because her father wasn't home to do it
    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)

    • Food

    • Medicine

    • Corn

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    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)

    • Oil and Food

    • Chickens and Corn

    • Food and Corn

    Correct Answer
    A. Food and Corn
    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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