Keep The Lights Burning Abbie
Below are questions developed by our 3rd Grade classes.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Why didn't Abbie's dad come home the day he left?(submitted by Shelby B/Mrs.Mc Ginly's class
- A.
He was scared
- B.
He didn't like his family
- C.
He got ill and died
- D.
It was too stormy
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- 2.
Who are the 2 main characters in the book Keep the Lights Burning Abbie?(submitted by Alicia Fredericks, Mrs.Baker's/class)
- A.
Abbie and Mama
- B.
Mama and Papa
- C.
Abbie and Papa
Correct Answer
C. Abbie and PapaExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What was Abbie's job? (submited by Alicia F/ Mrs.Baker 's)
- A.
To take care of her sisters
- B.
To make sure the lights are burning in the lighthouse
Correct Answer
B. To make sure the lights are burning in the lighthouseExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 4.
In the book, Keep the Lights Burning Abbie, what 2 things did Papa had to get ?(submitted by Alicia F / Mrs.Baker's class)
- A.
Oil and Food
- B.
Chickens and Corn
- C.
Food and Corn
Correct Answer
C. Food and CornExplanation
Papa had to get food and corn. This suggests that Papa was responsible for providing the necessary supplies for the family.Rate this question:
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- 5.
When did Abbie hope Papa would come home?
- A.
2 weeks
- B.
1 year
- C.
Today
- D.
5 months
Correct Answer
C. TodayExplanation
Abbie hoped that Papa would come home today.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who went away to sea? (Submitted by Hannah/Mrs. Baker)
- A.
Papa
- B.
Abbie
- C.
Mama
Correct Answer
A. PapaExplanation
Papa went away to sea.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who was very ill?(Submitted by Hannah/Mrs.Baker)
- A.
Papa
- B.
Abbie
- C.
Mama
Correct Answer
C. MamaExplanation
Mama was very ill.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Why did Abbie have to keep the lights burning?(Submitted by Andrew V / Mrs. McGinly / class)
- A.
So the ships could see at night
- B.
Nobody else could
- C.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. So the ships could see at nightExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Why did Abbie have to light the lamps?(Submitted by Andrew V / Mrs. McGinly / class)
- A.
They burned out
- B.
Her sister was to short
- C.
Because her father wasn't home to do it
Correct Answer
C. Because her father wasn't home to do itExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What did Abbie's father go to get?(Submitted by Andrew V / Mrs. McGinly / class)
- A.
Food
- B.
Medicine
- C.
Corn
- D.
All of the above
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D. All of the aboveExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Why did Abbie get sick of eggs?(Submitted by Andrew V / Mrs. McGinly / class)
- A.
Their color
- B.
She ate them for every meal when there was nothing else to eat
- C.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. She ate them for every meal when there was nothing else to eatExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Where did Abbie live?(Submitted by Andrew V / Mrs. McGinly / class)
- A.
New York City
- B.
Philadelphia
- C.
Matinicus Rock
Correct Answer
C. Matinicus RockExplanation
Abbie lived in Matinicus Rock.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Did Abbie save her chickens?(Submitted by Andrew V / Mrs. McGinly / class)
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- C.
Maybe
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
Based on the given information, it is stated that Abbie saved her chickens. Therefore, the correct answer is "Yes."Rate this question:
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