Milton Hershey Chapter 6 - Scarlet Fever (P48-57)

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    After two weeks, it looked like Sarena was getting better because her rash went away. Often, the victims look ___________ before they get worse and die.

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Milton Hershey is famous for the chocolate Hershey. Chocolate lovers can relate. The quiz below explores Chapter six bringing into play the scarlet fever and Sarena. Find out more by taking the quiz. All the best and enjoy!

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  • 2. 

    Sarena brought sunshine and laughter to their home. If she died, Milton thought they couldn't be a _________________. It would be very hard for the three of them to be happy together.

    Explanation
    The passage suggests that Sarena brings happiness and joy to their home, implying that she plays a significant role in creating a sense of family and togetherness. Therefore, if she were to die, Milton believes that their ability to be a family would be greatly affected and it would be difficult for them to find happiness together.

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  • 3. 

    What happened on March 31, 1867?

    Explanation
    If you wrote that Sarena died in another way, come show the teacher so I can adjust your grade.

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  • 4. 

    Henry blames his lack of education for not being able to be a writer. Milton wants to be a writer, so he goes to school even when Sarena is dying.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The given answer is False. The explanation for this is that Henry blames his lack of education for not being able to be a writer, while Milton, on the other hand, goes to school even when Sarena is dying. This implies that Milton prioritizes his education over personal matters, which contradicts Henry's belief that lack of education is the reason for not being a writer. Therefore, the answer is False.

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  • 5. 

    Fanny accused Henry of Sarena's death and didn't speak to him. Her sister Mattie said Fanny needs to take care of Milton so he learns to be a proper man. She said he won't learn that from his 

    • Father

    • Teacher

    • Friends

    • Uncles

    Correct Answer
    A. Father
    Explanation
    Fanny accused Henry of Sarena's death and didn't speak to him. Her sister Mattie suggests that Fanny needs to take care of Milton so he learns to be a proper man. Mattie implies that Milton won't learn how to be a proper man from his father, suggesting that his father might not be a good role model or may have contributed to Sarena's death in some way. Therefore, the correct answer is father.

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  • 6. 

    Milton liked going to school because the other boys were so funny and the teacher was interesting.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Milton did not like going to school because the other boys were funny and the teacher was interesting.

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  • 7. 

    Fanny blamed her husband Henry for Sarena's getting Scarlet Fever because they lived 

    • In a home that was so large

    • Near a trout pond

    • In a drafty home that never was warm

    • Without proper food and clothing

    Correct Answer
    A. In a drafty home that never was warm
    Explanation
    Fanny blamed her husband Henry for Sarena's getting Scarlet Fever because they lived in a drafty home that never was warm. This suggests that Fanny believes the cold and lack of warmth in their home contributed to Sarena contracting Scarlet Fever.

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  • 8. 

    After Sarena's death, Milton's father faced another disaster. That was when

    • He got sick because the fish escaped.

    • The cabin burned down.

    • Fanny left him and took Milton to live with Aunt Mattie.

    • The dam broke and all the trout swam into the field and died.

    Correct Answer
    A. The dam broke and all the trout swam into the field and died.
    Explanation
    After Sarena's death, Milton's father faced another disaster when the dam broke and all the trout swam into the field and died.

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  • 9. 

    Milton struggled to read and learn in school. He had trouble with everything but

    • Reading

    • Writing

    • Telling doctor stories to Sarena

    • Arithmetic

    Correct Answer
    A. Telling doctor stories to Sarena
    Explanation
    Milton struggled with various subjects in school except for telling doctor stories to Sarena. This implies that he had a natural talent or ease in storytelling, particularly when it involved medical or doctor-related narratives. Despite his difficulties in reading, writing, and arithmetic, Milton found solace and perhaps even excelled in sharing these imaginative tales with Sarena.

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  • 10. 

    Sarena comes down with Scarlet Fever, what is NOT one of the symptoms of this illness?

    • High fever

    • A red rash all over the body

    • Coughing and vomiting

    • Yellowing of the eyes

    Correct Answer
    A. Yellowing of the eyes
    Explanation
    Scarlet Fever is a bacterial infection caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria. It is characterized by symptoms such as high fever, a red rash all over the body, and coughing and vomiting. However, yellowing of the eyes, also known as jaundice, is not a symptom commonly associated with Scarlet Fever. Jaundice typically occurs as a result of liver dysfunction or other underlying medical conditions, and it is not directly related to Scarlet Fever.

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  • 11. 

    What does Milton decide to do with his life at the end of this chapter? (p57) Write a short paragraph about how he made his decision.

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