Mrs. Frisby And The Rats Of NIMH Book Quiz!

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    What causes Mrs. Frisby to worry about Moving Day?

    • She has no place to take her family.
    • She is not worried about Moving Day.
    • Timothy is too sick to move.
    • She is afraid Dragon will get her and her family, so she has to move.
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Dive into the 'Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH Book Quiz!' to explore the challenges faced by Mrs. Frisby and her family. This quiz assesses your understanding of the story's plot, character actions, and themes, enhancing your comprehension and appreciation of the book.

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  • 2. 

    Where does the Frisby family live?

    • In the barn on Mr. Fitzgibbons's farm.

    • By the river on Mr. Fitzgibbons's farm.

    • In a cinder block on Mr. Fitzgibbons's farm.

    • Under the house on Mr. Fitzgibbons's farm.

    Correct Answer
    A. In a cinder block on Mr. Fitzgibbons's farm.
    Explanation
    The Frisby family lives in a cinder block on Mr. Fitzgibbons's farm.

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  • 3. 

    How does Mrs. Frisby help Jeremy?

    • She gives him some food.

    • She frees him from a cage.

    • She gives him a piece of string.

    • She frees him from the string that was tied to the fence.

    Correct Answer
    A. She frees him from the string that was tied to the fence.
    Explanation
    Mrs. Frisby helps Jeremy by freeing him from the string that was tied to the fence. This implies that Jeremy was trapped or entangled in the string, and Mrs. Frisby comes to his aid by setting him free.

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  • 4. 

    What happened to Mrs. Frisby when she was putting the powder in Dragon's bowl?

    • Dragon got her.

    • Nothing happened to her.

    • She was caught and put into a birdcage.

    • She got stuck under the cupboard.

    Correct Answer
    A. She was caught and put into a birdcage.
    Explanation
    When Mrs. Frisby was putting the powder in Dragon's bowl, she was caught and put into a birdcage.

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  • 5. 

    What happened when Mrs. Frisby goes to the rosebush the first time?

    • Brutus lets her inside.

    • She meets Mr. Ages and turn back to go to his home.

    • Brutus turns her away, but then she comes back with Mr. Ages.

    • She never goes into the rosebush.

    Correct Answer
    A. Brutus turns her away, but then she comes back with Mr. Ages.
    Explanation
    When Mrs. Frisby goes to the rosebush the first time, Brutus initially turns her away and does not let her inside. However, she comes back later with Mr. Ages, and this time Brutus allows her to enter the rosebush.

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  • 6. 

    Why is Mrs. Frisby so afraid to follow Jeremy's advice?

    • She is afraid of Dragon.

    • She is not afraid.

    • She is afraid of flying on his back and afraid of the owl.

    • She is afraid of the rats.

    Correct Answer
    A. She is afraid of flying on his back and afraid of the owl.
    Explanation
    Mrs. Frisby is afraid to follow Jeremy's advice because she is afraid of flying on his back and also afraid of the owl. This suggests that Mrs. Frisby has a fear of heights or flying, which makes her hesitant to follow Jeremy's suggestion of flying on his back. Additionally, the presence of the owl adds to her fear, as owls are known to be predators and pose a threat to small creatures like Mrs. Frisby.

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  • 7. 

    What did the rats get from the Toy Tinker?

    • Tools and motors.

    • A new place to live.

    • An idea to move to Thorn Valley.

    • They got nothing from the Toy Tinker.

    Correct Answer
    A. Tools and motors.
    Explanation
    The rats got tools and motors from the Toy Tinker. This implies that the Toy Tinker provided them with equipment and machinery, which could be useful for various purposes such as constructing or repairing things.

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  • 8. 

    What is the Plan?

    • They do not have a plan.

    • To take over Mr. Fitzgibbon's farm.

    • To live under the rosebush forever.

    • To live without stealing.

    Correct Answer
    A. To live without stealing.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "To live without stealing." This means that the plan is to live an honest life without engaging in any form of theft or dishonesty.

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  • 9. 

    What does Mrs. Frisby find on her food hunting walk?

    • A winter's supply on food that was abandoned.

    • A passage to the rosebuse.

    • A piece of bread.

    • A group of rats.

    Correct Answer
    A. A winter's supply on food that was abandoned.
    Explanation
    Mrs. Frisby finds a winter's supply of food that was abandoned during her food hunting walk. This suggests that she stumbles upon a stash of food that was left behind by someone or something, possibly providing her with enough sustenance to survive the winter.

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  • 10. 

    What made the owl's attitude towards Mrs. Frisby change?

    • She told him thank you and have a nice night.

    • She told him her name.

    • She told him about Dragon.

    • She told him about helping Jeremy.

    Correct Answer
    A. She told him her name.
    Explanation
    The owl's attitude towards Mrs. Frisby changed when she told him her name. This suggests that the owl was initially indifferent or skeptical towards her, but upon learning her name, he became more interested or invested in her. Telling someone your name can create a personal connection and make them view you as an individual rather than a stranger. Therefore, this simple act of sharing her name had a significant impact on the owl's attitude towards Mrs. Frisby.

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  • 11. 

    What happened to Jenner?

    • He helped Mrs. Frisby.

    • He went to see the Owl.

    • He left the farm and was later electrocuted.

    • Dragon got him.

    Correct Answer
    A. He left the farm and was later electrocuted.
    Explanation
    Jenner left the farm and was later electrocuted. This suggests that Jenner chose to leave the farm for some reason and ended up meeting his demise due to electrocution. The information given does not provide any details about why Jenner left the farm or how he ended up being electrocuted. However, based on the given options, this is the only logical explanation for what happened to Jenner.

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  • 12. 

    Who does Nicodemus suspect is coming to destroy them?

    • Someone from the Boniface Estate.

    • Mr. Fitzgibbons.

    • The scientists from NIMH.

    • He does not think anyone is coming.

    Correct Answer
    A. The scientists from NIMH.
    Explanation
    Nicodemus suspects that the scientists from NIMH are coming to destroy them. This implies that Nicodemus believes that the scientists pose a threat to their existence and may have malicious intentions towards their community.

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  • 13. 

    What favor does Mrs. Frisby ask Jeremy?

    • What should she do about Moving Day.

    • Does he know what are the rats up to.

    • Where was the location of Dragon.

    • She does not ask Jeremy a favor.

    Correct Answer
    A. What should she do about Moving Day.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "What should she do about Moving Day." In the book "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH," Mrs. Frisby asks Jeremy, a crow, for help in moving her house to a safer location before the farmer plows the field. She seeks his assistance in transporting her home to protect her family from danger.

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  • 14. 

    What important news did Mrs. Frisby overhear?

    • She heard that they were going to starting plowing the next day.

    • She heard that federal agents were coming to exterminate the rats.

    • She heard that Dragon was gone.

    • She heard nothing important.

    Correct Answer
    A. She heard that federal agents were coming to exterminate the rats.
    Explanation
    Mrs. Frisby overheard that federal agents were coming to exterminate the rats. This news is important because it poses a threat to the rats, including her friend Nicodemus and his family. It creates a sense of urgency and danger, prompting Mrs. Frisby to take action and find a solution to protect the rats from being exterminated.

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  • 15. 

    How are the owl and Mrs. Frisby alike?

    • They both have children.

    • They are not alike at all.

    • They both like chees.

    • They both have to move out of their homes.

    Correct Answer
    A. They both have to move out of their homes.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "They both have to move out of their homes." This is because both the owl and Mrs. Frisby are faced with the situation of having to leave their homes for some reason. This similarity in their circumstances makes them alike in this aspect.

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  • 16. 

    Why does Mrs. Frisby seek help from the rats of NIMH?

    • She wants to find a new home for herself.

    • Her son Timothy is too sick to move, and she needs help relocating her home.

    • She wants to steal food for the winter.

    • She is looking for her missing husband.

    Correct Answer
    A. Her son Timothy is too sick to move, and she needs help relocating her home.
    Explanation
    Mrs. Frisby seeks the help of the highly intelligent rats of NIMH because her son, Timothy, is ill with pneumonia. With the farmer’s plowing day approaching, she must move her home to protect Timothy from danger, but he is too sick to be moved easily. The rats, who possess advanced technology and knowledge from scientific experiments, are her only hope to save her family.

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  • 17. 

    What did the rats find most wonderful about the Boniface Estates?

    • Food and water.

    • Shelter from the cold.

    • Books to read.

    • They nothing wonderful about the Boniface Estates.

    Correct Answer
    A. Books to read.
    Explanation
    The rats found books to read most wonderful about the Boniface Estates. This suggests that the rats were interested in intellectual stimulation and enjoyed the opportunity to engage with literature. It also implies that the Boniface Estates had a collection of books that appealed to the rats, making it a unique and intriguing place for them.

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  • 18. 

    Why did Jenner agree with the Plan?

    • Jenner did not agree with the plan.

    • Jenner thought it was a great idea.

    • Jenner was dissatified living on the farm.

    • Jenner thought they should not steal either.

    Correct Answer
    A. Jenner did not agree with the plan.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Jenner did not agree with the plan. This can be inferred from the statement "Jenner did not agree with the plan" provided in the question.

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  • 19. 

    How are the rats going to help Mrs. Frisby?

    • They are going to move her all of her belongings and stuff for her.

    • They are going to her house to the lee of the stone.

    • They are not going to help her.

    • They are going to trap Dragon for her.

    Correct Answer
    A. They are going to her house to the lee of the stone.
    Explanation
    The correct answer suggests that the rats are going to help Mrs. Frisby by moving her to a new location, specifically to her house that is located to the lee of the stone. This implies that the rats are assisting her in finding a safer place to live, away from potential dangers or threats.

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  • 20. 

    Why was Nicodemus dissatisfied with life on the farm?

    • It was so easy it seemed pointless.

    • He did not have a home to himself.

    • He missed his family and the marketplace.

    • He was not dissatified.

    Correct Answer
    A. It was so easy it seemed pointless.
    Explanation
    Nicodemus was dissatisfied with life on the farm because it seemed too easy and pointless. This suggests that he found the work on the farm to be mundane and lacking meaning or challenge. It implies that he desired a more fulfilling and engaging lifestyle.

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  • 21. 

    What happens to Brutus during the escape?

    • He was the first one to leave.

    • He died becasue he swallowed some of the gas.

    • He was the last one to get out.

    • There is no mention of Brutus.

    Correct Answer
    A. He died becasue he swallowed some of the gas.
    Explanation
    During the escape in Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, Brutus plays a significant role. Initially, he stops Mrs. Frisby at the entranceway, but after she returns with Mr. Ages (who vouches for her as Jonathan’s wife), Brutus allows her to enter the rosebush where the rats live. Later in the book, Brutus inhales some of the poisonous gas used by exterminators trying to kill the rats. As a result, he falls down and eventually stops moving. His fate becomes intertwined with the challenges faced by the rats in their quest for survival. 

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