One Handed Catch 6-10

1. In Chapter 10, Ellie tried to help Norm by pitching the baseball to him, but it didn't work.

False

True

In Chapter 10, Ellie attempted to assist Norm by throwing the baseball to him, but unfortunately, her efforts were unsuccessful.

Explanation

In Chapter 10, Ellie attempted to assist Norm by throwing the baseball to him, but unfortunately, her efforts were unsuccessful.

2. In Chapter 9, Norm thought about charging everyone a nickel to see his stump.

False

True

In Chapter 9, Norm considered charging people a nickel to see his stump. This suggests that the statement "Norm thought about charging everyone a nickel to see his stump" is true.

Explanation

In Chapter 9, Norm considered charging people a nickel to see his stump. This suggests that the statement "Norm thought about charging everyone a nickel to see his stump" is true.

3. In Chapter 8, Norm didn't really want to get rid of his bandage.

True

False

The given statement is true because in Chapter 8, Norm didn't want to remove his bandage. This implies that he wanted to keep it on, possibly because he was either still injured or he found comfort in having the bandage. Therefore, the correct answer is true.

Explanation

The given statement is true because in Chapter 8, Norm didn't want to remove his bandage. This implies that he wanted to keep it on, possibly because he was either still injured or he found comfort in having the bandage. Therefore, the correct answer is true.

4. In Chapter 7, since the cashier at the A & P store was so bossy, Norm decided to flash her his stump.

True

False

The given statement suggests that Norm decided to flash his stump to the cashier at the A & P store because she was bossy. This implies that Norm used his stump as a means to assert himself or intimidate the cashier in response to her behavior. Therefore, the answer "True" indicates that the statement accurately reflects the situation described in Chapter 7.

Explanation

The given statement suggests that Norm decided to flash his stump to the cashier at the A & P store because she was bossy. This implies that Norm used his stump as a means to assert himself or intimidate the cashier in response to her behavior. Therefore, the answer "True" indicates that the statement accurately reflects the situation described in Chapter 7.

5. Norm went to Danbury to buy some new shoes for school.

True

False

The given statement implies that Norm went to Danbury with the purpose of buying new shoes for school. Therefore, the statement is true.

Explanation

The given statement implies that Norm went to Danbury with the purpose of buying new shoes for school. Therefore, the statement is true.

6. In Chapter 8, Norm figured out that it was easier to catch a baseball if he didn't squeeze his glove so hard.

True

False

Norm's realization in Chapter 8 suggests that he discovered a technique that made it easier for him to catch a baseball. By not squeezing his glove too hard, he likely found that he had better control and could catch the ball more effectively. This understanding implies that the statement "It was easier to catch a baseball if he didn't squeeze his glove so hard" is true.

Explanation

Norm's realization in Chapter 8 suggests that he discovered a technique that made it easier for him to catch a baseball. By not squeezing his glove too hard, he likely found that he had better control and could catch the ball more effectively. This understanding implies that the statement "It was easier to catch a baseball if he didn't squeeze his glove so hard" is true.

7. In Chapter 7, Norm and his family went to the A & P (a big store) to buy mint jelly for the store back in Lake Carmel.

True

False

Norm and his family went to the A & P to buy mint jelly for the store back in Lake Carmel. This statement is true because it accurately describes an event that occurred in Chapter 7.

Explanation

Norm and his family went to the A & P to buy mint jelly for the store back in Lake Carmel. This statement is true because it accurately describes an event that occurred in Chapter 7.

8. In Chapter 8, Norm was finally getting used to seeing his stump.

False

True

The given statement states that in Chapter 8, Norm was finally getting used to seeing his stump. This implies that Norm, who presumably had a limb amputated, initially struggled with accepting and adjusting to the sight of his stump. However, as time passed and Chapter 8 progressed, Norm became more comfortable and accustomed to seeing his stump. Therefore, the statement is true.

Explanation

The given statement states that in Chapter 8, Norm was finally getting used to seeing his stump. This implies that Norm, who presumably had a limb amputated, initially struggled with accepting and adjusting to the sight of his stump. However, as time passed and Chapter 8 progressed, Norm became more comfortable and accustomed to seeing his stump. Therefore, the statement is true.

9. In Chapter 9, we learned that it would take nearly an hour for Norm to ride the school bus.

False

True

The statement in Chapter 9 states that it would take nearly an hour for Norm to ride the school bus. Since the answer is "True," it means that the statement is correct and it indeed takes Norm almost an hour to ride the school bus.

Explanation

The statement in Chapter 9 states that it would take nearly an hour for Norm to ride the school bus. Since the answer is "True," it means that the statement is correct and it indeed takes Norm almost an hour to ride the school bus.

10. In Chapter 7, Norm saw that his dad was in a bad mood. What did Norm do?

Ignored him

Decided to shop with his mother instead

Cheer up his dad

None of these

Norm saw that his dad was in a bad mood and decided to cheer him up.

Explanation

Norm saw that his dad was in a bad mood and decided to cheer him up.