Rocks In His Head By Carol Otis Hurst!

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1. What kind of business did Father build?

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The correct answer is Gas Station. This means that Father built a business that sells fuel and other automotive products. A gas station typically provides services such as refueling vehicles, selling snacks and drinks, and sometimes offering car maintenance services. This type of business is commonly found along highways or in urban areas where there is a high demand for fuel and convenience.

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Rocks In His Head By Carol Otis Hurst! - Quiz

Rocks in His Head is a true story of a man who followed his passion for collecting rocks. Nobody ever thought his obsession would amount to anything.... see moreThey said, "You've got rocks in your head." Read the book to discover what happened to Carol Otis Hurst's, author, father and his dream. Take this quiz to test your knowledge about the characters and events of the story. So, let's try out the quiz. All the best! see less

2. Father spent a lot of time reading about what?

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The correct answer is Rocks. This can be inferred from the question which asks what the father spent a lot of time reading about. Among the options given, rocks is the only one that aligns with reading material. Stamps, coins, cars, and animals are more likely to be collected or studied in a different manner, whereas rocks can be studied and read about extensively in books or scientific literature.

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3. Father and his family had to move to an old house due to hard times. Where did he store his rock collection?

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In order to make space in the new house, the father stored his rock collection in the attic. The attic is often used as a storage space for items that are not frequently used or that need to be kept out of the way. Given the limited options provided, the attic seems like the most logical place for the father to store his rock collection.

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4. What game did Father enjoy playing?

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The given answer "Chess" is the correct answer because it is stated in the question that Father enjoyed playing a game, and out of the options provided, chess is the only game mentioned.

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5. On rainy days when Father couldn't find work, where would he go?

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On rainy days when Father couldn't find work, he would go to the science museum. This suggests that Father is interested in science and enjoys spending his time there. The science museum may provide him with educational opportunities, entertainment, or simply a place to escape the rain and pass the time.

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6. What job did Mrs. Johnson give Father in the beginning?

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In the beginning, Mrs. Johnson gave Father the job of a night janitor.

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7. Father lived and worked in which state?

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The correct answer is Massachusetts because the question asks about the state where the father lived and worked, and Massachusetts is one of the options provided.

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8. When Father wasn't doing chores at home or learning at school, where did he search for rocks?

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Father searched for rocks in old quarries. This suggests that Father had a specific interest in rocks and would actively seek them out in places like old quarries. It implies that he enjoyed exploring these abandoned sites in order to find interesting rocks.

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9. What happened to Father's business?

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The father's business was lost, implying that it was unsuccessful or faced financial difficulties leading to its closure or bankruptcy.

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10. Father's dream came true when he was hired for what job position?

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The correct answer is Curator of Mineralogy. This can be inferred from the phrase "Father's dream came true" which suggests that the job position he was hired for was something he had desired or aspired to. Among the given options, being a Curator of Mineralogy aligns with the idea of someone having a dream job related to minerals and geology.

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What kind of business did Father build?
Father spent a lot of time reading about what?
Father and his family had to move to an old house due to hard times. ...
What game did Father enjoy playing?
On rainy days when Father couldn't find work, where would he go?
What job did Mrs. Johnson give Father in the beginning?
Father lived and worked in which state?
When Father wasn't doing chores at home or learning at school, where...
What happened to Father's business?
Father's dream came true when he was hired for what job position?
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