Neighbours By Tim Winton! Quiz

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1. The young couple moves to a multicultural neighborhood.

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The statement is indicating that the young couple has moved to a multicultural neighborhood. This means that the neighborhood consists of people from different cultural backgrounds or ethnicities. The answer "True" suggests that the statement is accurate and the young couple has indeed moved to a multicultural neighborhood.

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Explore 'Neighbours' by Tim Winton through this engaging quiz! Assess your understanding of the themes, such as multicultural interaction and community dynamics, depicted in the story. Perfect for enhancing literary analysis and cultural awareness skills.

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2. The whole neighborhood ignores their pregnancy.

Explanation

The whole neighborhood knows of their pregnancy - they are helpful and bring gifts

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3. The couple is married.

Explanation

They are newly-wed

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4. In the spring the couple finds out that the woman is pregnant.

Explanation

The statement suggests that the couple discovers that the woman is pregnant during the spring. This implies that the woman has confirmed her pregnancy during this season.

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5. In the beginning, all the neighbors are watchful and acting suspiciously towards each other.

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It is not until Autumn that they begin to interact with each other

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6. The young couple never learns to like their neighbors.

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In the end the couple is proud to live in the neighborhood

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7. The woman is a student and the man is a classic breadwinner who works hard every day.

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The man writes on his thesis about the twentieth century novel while the woman is working

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8. The couple is used to neighbors that are quiet and seldom seen.

Explanation

The statement suggests that the couple is accustomed to having neighbors who are quiet and rarely seen. This implies that they prefer a peaceful and private environment. Therefore, the correct answer is true, indicating that the couple is indeed used to such neighbors.

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9. In the winter they keep ducks.

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The statement suggests that in the winter season, ducks are kept. This implies that ducks are specifically cared for or housed during this time, possibly due to the harsh weather conditions or other reasons. Therefore, the answer "True" indicates that ducks are indeed kept during the winter.

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10. Birth comes abruptly and the woman has to give birth at home while their neighbors are cheering.

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The statement suggests that birth can happen suddenly and unexpectedly, forcing a woman to give birth at home without any medical assistance. The neighbors cheering implies that there is a lack of professional help available and the community is trying to support and encourage the woman during this challenging time. Therefore, the given answer "True" indicates that the statement is accurate in describing a possible scenario of childbirth.

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11. The short story takes place in New Zeland.

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The story takes place in the area Moreton Bay in Australia

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12. The timespan in the story is six months.

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The timespan in the story is almost a year - three seasons are mentioned in particular - autumn, winter and late summer

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13. During the autumn the couple has to figure out themselves how to plant vegetables in their garden.

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Their neighbors are very friendly and helpful

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14. The young man is shocked by how his neighbors behave and respond to the childbirth.

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The young man is very emotional and happy

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The young couple moves to a multicultural neighborhood.
The whole neighborhood ignores their pregnancy.
The couple is married.
In the spring the couple finds out that the woman is pregnant.
In the beginning, all the neighbors are watchful and acting...
The young couple never learns to like their neighbors.
The woman is a student and the man is a classic breadwinner who works...
The couple is used to neighbors that are quiet and seldom seen.
In the winter they keep ducks.
Birth comes abruptly and the woman has to give birth at home while...
The short story takes place in New Zeland.
The timespan in the story is six months.
During the autumn the couple has to figure out themselves how to plant...
The young man is shocked by how his neighbors behave and respond to...
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