Man From The South By Roald Dahl

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    The Old Man offered a ________ if the boy successfully won the bet.

    • Mercedes
    • Cadillac
    • BMW
    • Lexus
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This quiz tests knowledge on 'Man from the South' by Roald Dahl, covering setting, characters, and plot elements.

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  • 2. 

    The boy's girlfriend thought the bet was a great idea.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
  • 3. 

    It is safe to assume that the Old Man has done this bet many times.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement implies that the Old Man has done the bet many times, indicating that he is experienced in this activity. This assumption can be made based on the use of the word "assume" and the phrase "many times," which suggests a repeated occurrence. Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude that the Old Man has engaged in this bet multiple times.

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  • 4. 

    The old woman was missing fingers.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement is "The old woman was missing fingers" and the correct answer is True. This means that the old woman indeed had some missing fingers.

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  • 5. 

    The old man wanted the bet to take place in:

    • His hotel room

    • Outside

    • In the car

    • By the poolside

    Correct Answer
    A. His hotel room
    Explanation
    The old man wanted the bet to take place in his hotel room because it is a private and controlled environment. This would ensure that there are no distractions or interruptions during the bet. Additionally, the hotel room provides a comfortable and convenient space for both the old man and his opponent to discuss and carry out the bet.

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  • 6. 

    The story takes place at a vacation resort.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given answer is true because the statement clearly states that the story takes place at a vacation resort. This implies that the events and plot of the story occur in a setting specifically designed for leisure and relaxation.

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  • 7. 

    The boy won the car at the end of the story.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement says that the boy won the car at the end of the story, but the correct answer is false. This means that the boy did not win the car at the end of the story.

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  • 8. 

    Where does the story take place?

    • Jamaica

    • Honduras

    • Chile

    • Caribbean

    Correct Answer
    A. Jamaica
    Explanation
    The story takes place in Jamaica.

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  • 9. 

    In order for the boy to win the bet, he had to light his lighter _____ times in a row.

    • 8

    • 9

    • 10

    • 11

    Correct Answer
    A. 10
    Explanation
    To win the bet, the boy had to light his lighter a certain number of times in a row. The correct answer is 10, which means he had to successfully light the lighter 10 consecutive times without any breaks or interruptions.

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  • 10. 

    ____________ has a gambling problem.

    • Carlos

    • Narrator

    • Boy

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Carlos
    Explanation
    The given question states that someone has a gambling problem. Out of the options provided, Carlos is the only person mentioned. Therefore, it can be inferred that Carlos is the one who has a gambling problem.

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  • 11. 

    The Little Old Man's name is:

    • Chuck

    • Charles

    • Carlos

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Carlos
    Explanation
    The given question asks for the name of the Little Old Man, and the correct answer is Carlos. This means that out of the options provided (Chuck, Charles, Carlos, None of the above), Carlos is the correct choice.

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  • 12. 

    The boy was persuaded to participate in the bet.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that the boy was convinced or influenced to take part in the bet. This implies that someone or something was able to change his mind or convince him to do so. Therefore, the answer "True" indicates that the boy was indeed persuaded to participate in the bet.

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  • 13. 

    The old woman was Carlos' _______.

    • Care giver

    • Sister

    • Wife

    • Daughter

    Correct Answer
    A. Wife
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Wife". This suggests that the old woman mentioned in the question is married to Carlos.

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  • 14. 

    The bet was interrupted by ____________.

    • Maid

    • Old Woman

    • Narrator

    • English girl

    Correct Answer
    A. Old Woman
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Old Woman" because an interruption occurred during the bet. Out of the options provided, an old woman seems the most likely to interrupt the bet as she may have had a reason to intervene or disrupt the proceedings. The other options, such as the maid, narrator, or English girl, do not necessarily suggest a reason for interrupting the bet.

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  • 15. 

    The boy was only able to light the lighter ______   times.

    • 8

    • 9

    • 10

    • 11

    Correct Answer
    A. 8
    Explanation
    The boy was only able to light the lighter 8 times because the options provided are the only possible numbers of times he could have lit it.

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  • 16. 

    What is the narrator's name?

    • Carlos

    • Jonathan

    • Jay

    • He does not have a name

    Correct Answer
    A. He does not have a name
    Explanation
    The narrator's name is not mentioned or revealed in the given information or context. Therefore, it can be inferred that the narrator does not have a name.

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  • 17. 

    The Old Man needed the following materials for the bet to occur:

    • Chopper, Table, Nails, Hammer, Lamp

    • Chopper, Table, Hammer, Nails, String, Desk

    • Chopper, Hammer, String, Desk, lighter fluid

    • Lighter fluid, Hammer, nails, table, string, desk

    Correct Answer
    A. Chopper, Table, Hammer, Nails, String, Desk
    Explanation
    The Old Man needed the materials listed in the answer to occur the bet. The given options include various combinations of materials, but only the answer choice "Chopper, Table, Hammer, Nails, String, Desk" includes all the required materials.

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  • 18. 

    The following people were the ONLY characters in the story.

    • The boy, narrator, old man, maid, old woman

    • Narrator, old man, maid, old woman, English girl

    • The boy, narrator, old man, maid, old woman, English girl

    • Narrator, English girl, maid, old man, old woman

    Correct Answer
    A. The boy, narrator, old man, maid, old woman, English girl
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The boy, narrator, old man, maid, old woman, English girl." This answer includes all the characters mentioned in the given options, making it the only answer that includes every character in the story.

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  • 19. 

    The Old Man wanted ________ to referee the event.

    • Narrator

    • English girl

    • Maid

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Narrator
    Explanation
    The Old Man wanted the Narrator to referee the event. This can be inferred from the given options where the Narrator is the only suitable candidate mentioned. The Old Man's preference for the Narrator suggests that he trusts their judgment and ability to oversee the event effectively.

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  • 20. 

    What armed forces was the boy involved in?

    • Army

    • Marines

    • Navy

    • Air Force

    Correct Answer
    A. Navy
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Navy because the question asks about the armed forces in which the boy was involved, and out of the given options, the Navy is the branch of the military that deals with operations at sea, including ships, submarines, and aircraft carriers. Therefore, it can be inferred that the boy was involved with the Navy.

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  • 21. 

    Roald Dahl wrote everything EXCEPT:

    • Lamb to the Slaughter

    • The Whisperer

    • Man from the South

    • Charlie & the Chocolate Factory

    Correct Answer
    A. The Whisperer
    Explanation
    Roald Dahl wrote several well-known books, including "Lamb to the Slaughter," "Man from the South," and "Charlie & the Chocolate Factory." However, "The Whisperer" is not one of his works.

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  • 22. 

    The bet involved the following:

    • Lighters & Fingers

    • Lighters & Cars

    • Fingers & Cars

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "All of the above" because the question states that the bet involved lighters and fingers, lighters and cars, and fingers and cars. Therefore, all of these options are included in the bet.

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  • 23. 

    How did the Old Man convince the boy into participating in the bet?

    • He said American's don't bet

    • Using a car as a prize

    • Bring him up to the room where there isn't any wind

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    The Old Man convinced the boy into participating in the bet by using multiple tactics. First, he said that Americans don't bet, appealing to the boy's sense of national identity. Then, he enticed him further by offering a car as a prize, which is a desirable incentive. Finally, he suggested going to a room without wind, implying that it would be more comfortable and advantageous for the boy. By employing all of these persuasive techniques, the Old Man successfully convinced the boy to participate in the bet.

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  • 24. 

    The boy was NOT drunk in the hotel room.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement says that the boy was NOT drunk in the hotel room. Since the answer is False, it means that the boy was indeed drunk in the hotel room.

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  • 25. 

    The narrator was involved with the bet too.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement suggests that the narrator was also involved in the bet, meaning that they had some level of participation or connection to it. This implies that the narrator had some stake or interest in the outcome of the bet, which could potentially influence their perspective or actions throughout the story.

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