Old Man And His Son Short Story Quiz!

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1. The Old Man hated to miss doing the garden. 

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The given statement "The Old Man hated to miss doing the garden" implies that the Old Man strongly disliked not being able to work in the garden. Therefore, the answer "True" indicates that the Old Man did indeed hate missing out on gardening activities.

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Have you had the chance to read the Old Man and His Son short story? This story is centered on a man who wanted to spade his potato garden wishing his son were there to help him out. His son comes up with a plan to help his father, even... see morefrom prison, which works out for the better. This quiz will help you see just how much you remember this motivational story. Check it out! see less

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2. Where was his son?

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The correct answer is "Prison". This suggests that the son was in a prison, which is a facility for the confinement of individuals who have been convicted of a crime. The other options, such as Pennsylvania, Guardhouse, and Penitentiary, are not specific locations where a person can be found, but rather describe different aspects or types of prisons.

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3. The Old Man's wife always loved planting in time.

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The given statement implies that the Old Man's wife consistently planted in a timely manner. Therefore, the correct answer is "True" as it aligns with the information provided.

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4. The idiom related to 'Spade' is

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The correct answer is "Call a spade a spade." This idiom means to speak honestly and directly, without avoiding or sugarcoating the truth. It implies being straightforward and not using euphemisms or indirect language.

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5. How did the Old Man contact his son?   

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The Old Man contacted his son through a letter. This means that he wrote a message on paper, put it in an envelope, and sent it to his son. The use of a letter suggests that the Old Man and his son were not able to meet in person and that they did not have access to a phone or telegram. Writing a letter is a more traditional and slower form of communication compared to the other options listed.

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6. What were the FBI agents searching?

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The FBI agents were searching for guns.

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7. Potato is a rabi or a Kharif crop in India.

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Potato is considered both a rabi and a Kharif crop in India. The term "rabi" refers to crops that are sown in winter and harvested in spring, while "Kharif" refers to crops that are sown in the rainy season and harvested in autumn. In some regions of India, potato is grown as a rabi crop, where it is sown during the winter months and harvested in spring. In other regions, it is grown as a Kharif crop, where it is sown during the rainy season and harvested in autumn. Therefore, potato can be classified as both a rabi and a Kharif crop in India.

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8. Where did the Old Man live?

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The Old Man lived in Minnesota.

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9. How did the Old Man's son help him dig the garden?

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10. What is the moral conveyed?

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The moral conveyed in this answer is that if you have a strong determination and passion to achieve something, you can overcome any obstacles and succeed. It emphasizes the importance of having a deep commitment and drive to pursue your goals and dreams.

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11. Old Man wanted to spade his wheat garden.

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He wanted to spade his potato garden.

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The Old Man hated to miss doing the garden. 
Where was his son?
The Old Man's wife always loved planting in time.
The idiom related to 'Spade' is
How did the Old Man contact his son?   
What were the FBI agents searching?
Potato is a rabi or a Kharif crop in India.
Where did the Old Man live?
How did the Old Man's son help him dig the garden?
What is the moral conveyed?
Old Man wanted to spade his wheat garden.
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