A Long Way From Chicago

20 Questions | By Care1998 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Total Attempts: 831

Questions

Settings

Create your own Quiz

Try to show your comprehension of the book through the test.

Questions and Answers

1.

Who won the Blue Ribbon for Best Gooseberry Pie? Do you think this was right of Grandma? Support your answer with details.
2.

Why and when do you think Joey stopped thinking of Grandma Dowdel as a bad influence?
3.

When someone asked if the children had ever been paddled they luckly said no. Do you think this form of punishment was fair and do you think this was a successsful way to improve behavior? Explain and justify your answer.
4.

How long do Joey and Mary Alice stay at Grandma Dowdel's house?
- A.
  
  One week
- B.
  
  A year
- C.
  
  1 month
- D.
  
  Two weeks
5.

Why is Ms. Wicox moving to Palmyra?
- A.
  
  Grandma Dowel is driving her crazy.
- B.
  
  The bank is taking her house away from her.
- C.
  
  She hates the town.
- D.
  
  She wants to grow old near her kids and family.
6.

How old were Joey and mary Alice when they first came to visit Grandma Dowdel?
- A.
  
  Eight and six
- B.
  
  Nine and seven
- C.
  
  Ten and eight
- D.
  
  Seven and five
7.

Why cant Mary Alice stand it at Grandma Dowel's?
- A.
  
  She gets very homesick.
- B.
  
  Grandma has mean neighbors.
- C.
  
  She hates using the privy.
- D.
  
  It is a very cold a August at Grandma's.
8.

Why did the reporter come to ask about Shotgun Cheatham's story?
- A.
  
  He is related to Shotgun but never got to hear his lifetime stories.
- B.
  
  August is a slow news month and he felt that this was a good story.
- C.
  
  He is an author who is trying to write a biography on Shotgun.
- D.
  
  He is playing the role of Shotgun in a movie.
9.

Technically, who won the best Gooseberry Pie?
10.

Joey and Mary Alice have to leave Chicago because _____?
11.

Grandma was at the train station when the two kids arrived because _____?
12.

Why do you think Mary Alice asked Grandma if vampires were real? Explain your answer.
13.

What surprise did Joey and Mary Alice find in the attic?
14.

What does Privy mean?
15.

What does snaggletoothed mean?
16.

What does riveted mean?
17.

What does Philanthropist means?
18.

True or Flase - Grandma Dowdel caught the Cowgill boys "red handed" trying to break in her house
19.

How does Joey feel about Grandma's fish trap?
20.

Do you think Grandma cares about the town?

Related Topics

More Chicago Quizzes

Are You Living In The Right Chicago Neighborhood?

Considering a move to Chicago? Currently living in Chicago? Take this quiz to find which neighborhood best suits your personality? Your values, hobbies, and even your family configuration all play a part in where you should...

Questions: 48 | Attempts: 8069 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022

Sample Question
An early wake up time means what to you?

5 a.m. Getting an early start on that big project means impressing my boss.

Work? Ew.

Noon. Honestly, any time before dusk is what I pretty much consider “early”.

Which Chicago Neighborhood Is Right For You?

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 5422 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022

Sample Question
An early wake-up time means what to you?

5 a.m. Getting an early start on that big project means impressing my boss.

Work? Ew.

Noon. Honestly, any time before dusk is what I pretty much consider “early”.

City Of Chicago Practice Exam

Chicago is one of the most interesting and art friendly cities in America. Did you know that spray painting was actually invented in the 1940‘s in this city? What else do you about the city? Take up the practice exam...

Questions: 166 | Attempts: 3106 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022