Mcc: Until They Bring The Streetcars Back

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1. Gretchen's father tries to kill Cal.

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The statement suggests that Gretchen's father attempts to harm or murder Cal. This implies that there is an act of violence or aggression directed towards Cal by Gretchen's father. Therefore, the correct answer is "True."

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2. Peggy names the rabbit

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Peggy names the rabbit "hot foot" because this phrase is commonly used to describe someone or something that is moving quickly or causing a sensation of heat. It implies that the rabbit is energetic and fast, which could be a fitting name for a lively pet.

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3. Cal steals food to frame Gretchen's father.

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The statement "Cal steals food to frame Gretchen's father" is false. This means that Cal does not steal food with the intention of blaming Gretchen's father for it.

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4. When Cal retrieves the dead baby from the freezer, he delivers it to Office O'Reilly.

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Cal does not deliver the dead baby to Office O'Reilly.

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5. Cal's father dies of a

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The given answer, "heart attack," is the most likely cause of Cal's father's death based on the information provided. A stroke is a possibility, but it is less common than a heart attack as a cause of death. A streetcar accident and mugging are unlikely causes of death unless there is additional information not provided in the question. Therefore, "heart attack" is the most reasonable explanation for Cal's father's death.

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6. Little Jacob died from

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Little Jacob died from drowning. This means that he died as a result of submerging or being immersed in water or another liquid, leading to the inability to breathe and ultimately causing his death.

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7. Cal's dad drives a bus after he is laid off.

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The statement states that Cal's dad drives a bus after being laid off, but the correct answer is false. This means that Cal's dad does not drive a bus after being laid off.

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8. Cal believed that if his Uncle were alive he would watch him play sports.

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The statement suggests that Cal believes that if his Uncle were alive, he would watch him play sports. This implies that Cal believes his Uncle had an interest in watching him play sports and would have done so if he were still alive. Therefore, the statement is true.

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9. Cal and his friends attend

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Cal and his friends attend Central High School because it is one of the schools listed in the options. The other schools mentioned, St. Paul High School, Roseville High School, and Central Academy, are not mentioned as schools that Cal and his friends attend. Therefore, the correct answer is Central High School.

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10. Cal goes to jail for six months.

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The statement "Cal goes to jail for six months" is given, and the answer is False. This means that Cal does not go to jail for six months.

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11. In the courtroom, Otto Lutterman attacks

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12. Cal scrubbed toilets while in jail.

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The given statement suggests that Cal scrubbed toilets while in jail. This implies that Cal was indeed involved in the task of cleaning toilets during his time in jail. Therefore, the correct answer is True.

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13. Horace Gant sits in the dark kitchen because

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The given answer suggests that Horace Gant is sitting in the dark kitchen because he is losing his job. This implies that he may be feeling stressed or upset about the situation and is seeking solace or contemplating his future in the privacy of the dark kitchen. The darkness may also symbolize his uncertain future or the gloomy mood he is experiencing due to the job loss.

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14. Peggy attends all of Cal's football and basketball games.

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The statement implies that Peggy attends all of Cal's football and basketball games, which means she attends both types of games. However, the answer is false, indicating that Peggy does not attend all of Cal's football and basketball games.

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15. Cal promised Spence he would come back and visit him.

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The statement suggests that Cal made a promise to Spence to come back and visit him. Since the question asks whether this statement is true or false, the correct answer is True, indicating that Cal did indeed promise to visit Spence again in the future.

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16. Cal swears never to ride a bus.

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The given statement states that Cal swears never to ride a bus. This means that Cal has made a promise or commitment to never use a bus as a mode of transportation. Therefore, the correct answer is True, indicating that the statement is accurate.

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17. Gretchen's dad labeled Little Jacob as

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The correct answer is roast beef because it is the only option that is a type of meat. The other options (roast pork, roast goose, roast chicken) are also types of roast meats, but they are not specifically labeled as "Little Jacob." Therefore, roast beef is the most appropriate answer.

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18. Lurine always feigns happiness regardless of what is happening.

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The given statement suggests that Lurine always pretends to be happy, regardless of the situation. This means that even if something negative or unfortunate happens, Lurine still puts on a facade of happiness. Therefore, the correct answer is true, indicating that the statement accurately describes Lurine's behavior.

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19. Peggy attended this many of Cal's basketball games

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Peggy attended only one of Cal's basketball games.

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20. Cal watched Gretchen's room from the

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Cal watched Gretchen's room from the oak tree.

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21. Jean pulls the cord on the Trolley.

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The given statement implies that Jean has pulled the cord on the trolley. Therefore, the answer "True" indicates that the statement is correct.

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22. At the end of the novel ________________swears she'll see that Cal gets his diploma.

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In the given question, the statement suggests that someone will ensure that Cal gets his diploma at the end of the novel. Among the options provided, the most likely candidate to fulfill this promise is Sandy. Without any further context, it is difficult to determine the exact reason why Sandy would make this promise, but it is possible that she has a close relationship with Cal or a personal investment in his success.

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23. The Pastor Cal confided in was

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The correct answer is Pastor Ostrum because the question states that "The Pastor Cal confided in was," implying that there is only one correct answer. Out of the four options given, Pastor Ostrum is the only one that matches the given statement.

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24. Cal spent this many months in jail

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Cal spent one month in jail.

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25. Cal tells Lola that he loves her, but she never says it back.

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In many narratives, there are instances where one character declares their love, but the other character does not immediately reciprocate. This creates dramatic tension and is a common trope in romantic storylines. If you have a specific book, movie, or show in mind, please provide more details for a precise answer.
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26. The Runner's name is

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27. Gretchen explains to Cal that her father is _____________ her.

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Gretchen explains to Cal that her father is instructing her. This means that her father is giving her guidance, directions, or advice in order to teach her something or help her improve her skills or knowledge.

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28. After he was released from jail, Cal took a job as a bricklayer.

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The statement "After he was released from jail, Cal took a job as a bricklayer" is false. The correct answer is false because the statement does not provide any information about Cal's job after being released from jail. It only mentions that he was released from jail, but it does not specify what job he took. Therefore, we cannot determine whether he became a bricklayer or not based on the given statement.

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29. The color of Lola's eyes are

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30. Tom saves Steve from jumping off the bridge.

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31. Cal drove Lutterman's car into the

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The correct answer is drugstore because it is the only option that makes sense in the context of the sentence. Driving a car into a liquor store, hardware store, or record store would not be common or logical, but driving into a drugstore is more plausible as it could happen in certain circumstances.

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32. The climax of the story is when

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The climax of the story is when Cal goes to jail. This event represents the peak of tension and conflict in the narrative. It signifies a major turning point for the character and the story as a whole. Cal's arrest and imprisonment likely have significant consequences for the other characters and the overall resolution of the plot.

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Gretchen's father tries to kill Cal.
Peggy names the rabbit
Cal steals food to frame Gretchen's father.
When Cal retrieves the dead baby from the freezer, he delivers it to...
Cal's father dies of a
Little Jacob died from
Cal's dad drives a bus after he is laid off.
Cal believed that if his Uncle were alive he would watch him play...
Cal and his friends attend
Cal goes to jail for six months.
In the courtroom, Otto Lutterman attacks
Cal scrubbed toilets while in jail.
Horace Gant sits in the dark kitchen because
Peggy attends all of Cal's football and basketball games.
Cal promised Spence he would come back and visit him.
Cal swears never to ride a bus.
Gretchen's dad labeled Little Jacob as
Lurine always feigns happiness regardless of what is happening.
Peggy attended this many of Cal's basketball games
Cal watched Gretchen's room from the
Jean pulls the cord on the Trolley.
At the end of the novel ________________swears she'll see that Cal...
The Pastor Cal confided in was
Cal spent this many months in jail
Cal tells Lola that he loves her, but she never says it back.
The Runner's name is
Gretchen explains to Cal that her father is _____________ her.
After he was released from jail, Cal took a job as a bricklayer.
The color of Lola's eyes are
Tom saves Steve from jumping off the bridge.
Cal drove Lutterman's car into the
The climax of the story is when
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