13 Gifts - How Well Do You Know This Novel
When Tara, a self-proclaimed shrinking violet, steals the school mascot, a goat, in order to make some friends with the popular crowd and gets caught, she gets herself in a heap of trouble. In addition, her parents decide that instead of taking her on their summer trip to Madagascar to study the courtship rituals of the Bamboo Lemur, she must go stay with her aunt, uncle, and bratty cousin Emily St. Claire in Willow Falls. Tara thinks it's a good time to start over; she'll be turning 13 after all, so she might as well make the best of it Read moreand perhaps even attempt to break out of her shell (in a non-criminal manner). What Tara doesn't know is that this charmed town has something big in store for her on her 13th birthday. It's not a typical birthday.
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Who shows up to pick Tara up at the train station?
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Tara has to thumb a ride into town from the train station.
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Not her aunt or uncle, but a tall blonde guy in cargo shorts.
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No one shows up to pick Tara up and she has to take a taxi.
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The little round woman from the train drops her off at her aunt's house.
Correct Answer
B. Not her aunt or uncle, but a tall blonde guy in cargo shorts.Explanation
The correct answer is "Not her aunt or uncle, but a tall blonde guy in cargo shorts." This is because the passage explicitly states that Tara has to thumb a ride into town from the train station, indicating that no one from her family, such as her aunt or uncle, came to pick her up. Instead, a tall blonde guy in cargo shorts was the one who showed up to give her a ride.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which bird is featured throughout this story acting strangely?
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Owls
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Hawks
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Crows
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Ravens
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Why does David say he sings the best outdoors?
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Because the sound echoes around much better outdoors.
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Because he can't stand to be closed inside of a room.
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Because he is not so shy singing by himself outside.
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Because then he is singing for his father's sake.
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D. Because then he is singing for his father's sake.Explanation
David says he sings the best outdoors because then he is singing for his father's sake.Rate this question:
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Why does Angelina say she won't buy the collectible comic book?
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The comic book isn't worth very much.
- B.
Angelina does not deal in rare comic books.
- C.
She'd have to sell everything in her store to afford it.
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She doesn't want to go to jail for buying stolen goods.
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C. She'd have to sell everything in her store to afford it.Explanation
Angelina says she won't buy the collectible comic book because she would have to sell everything in her store to afford it.Rate this question:
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Why did Tara have trouble talking to strangers?
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Tara was just naturally a shy young lady.
- B.
Her mother had always told her that her tongue would turn green.
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Tara had difficulty saying some words and preferred not to speak much.
- D.
Her father had always warned her she might be abducted by a stranger.
Correct Answer
B. Her mother had always told her that her tongue would turn green.Explanation
Tara had trouble talking to strangers because her mother had always told her that her tongue would turn green. This belief instilled fear and anxiety in Tara, making her hesitant to engage in conversations with unfamiliar people. The idea of her tongue changing color likely created a psychological barrier that prevented her from comfortably interacting with strangers.Rate this question:
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Why had Emily's mother discouraged Emily from dancing?
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Their church frowned on dancing of any kind.
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Emily was not very graceful and was sure to embarrass herself.
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Emily's mother was afraid of anything that might detract her from math.
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Their grandmother had some unhappy outcomes from her acting career.
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D. Their grandmother had some unhappy outcomes from her acting career.Explanation
Emily's mother discouraged her from dancing because their grandmother had some unhappy outcomes from her acting career. This suggests that Emily's mother may have had negative experiences or witnessed negative consequences related to pursuing a career in the performing arts. As a result, she may have wanted to protect Emily from potential disappointment or difficulties that could arise from pursuing a similar path.Rate this question:
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Considering their lack of funds, how were the kids able to buy the items?
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They found that the owners of the items were willing to barter.
- B.
The kids all chipped in their savings to buy the items needed.
- C.
Tara found her missing money and paid for everything.
- D.
Tara's aunt loaned her the money she needed.
Correct Answer
A. They found that the owners of the items were willing to barter.Explanation
The kids were able to buy the items because they discovered that the owners were open to bartering. This means that instead of exchanging money, they were able to trade something they had for the items they needed. This allowed the kids to acquire what they needed without having to spend any money, which was beneficial considering their lack of funds.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Why isn't David's father living at home with the family?
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David's father was in the Korean War and didn't come home.
- B.
David's mother and father split up when he was five years old.
- C.
David's father is a traveling salesman and is often gone for months.
- D.
He has a disease known as dystonia that affects his muscle control.
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D. He has a disease known as dystonia that affects his muscle control.Explanation
The correct answer explains that David's father is not living at home with the family because he has a disease called dystonia that affects his muscle control. This condition may require specialized care or treatment that cannot be provided at home, leading to his absence from the family.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What reason does Angelina give for putting on the play?
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For Tara to pay off her debt and understand the reason she's in Willow Falls
- B.
To make the townspeople happy to see the show they missed years ago.
- C.
To give the movie producer a chance to audition Emily and others.
- D.
To give Ray a chance to finally direct a show.
Correct Answer
A. For Tara to pay off her debt and understand the reason she's in Willow FallsExplanation
Angelina gives the reason for putting on the play as a way for Tara to pay off her debt and gain a deeper understanding of why she is in Willow Falls.Rate this question:
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Which mystery was not cleared up by the end of the story?
- A.
Why Tara's mother moved so often.
- B.
Why the two hawks were so lovey dovey.
- C.
Why Amanda and Leo had to use blackboards to communicate.
- D.
Why Tara had to buy a Valentine's card in the middle of summer.
Correct Answer
C. Why Amanda and Leo had to use blackboards to communicate.Explanation
The question asks which mystery was not cleared up by the end of the story. The story may have provided explanations for why Tara's mother moved so often, why the two hawks were lovey dovey, and why Tara had to buy a Valentine's card in the middle of summer. However, it did not provide an explanation for why Amanda and Leo had to use blackboards to communicate.Rate this question:
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