The Iron Dragon Chapter 8
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Why was Eli pacing?
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Too much coffee
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Very angry
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Bored
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Worried
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This quiz, titled 'The Iron Dragon Chapter 8', assesses comprehension and analytical skills by probing into character motivations, idiomatic language understanding, and predictive reading based on the narrative context. It is designed to enhance deep reading and interpretative skills.
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Why did Winnie take the muffins?
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To give to Lee
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She was very hungry
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A. To give to LeeExplanation
Winnie took the muffins to give to Lee. This implies that Winnie had the intention of sharing the muffins with Lee, possibly because she wanted to be kind or because Lee had expressed a desire for muffins. The fact that she was hungry does not directly explain why she took the muffins, as it does not necessarily mean she would give them to someone else.Rate this question:
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Why did most Chinese come to the United States?
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Grow food
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Make money
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Build houses
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Wash dishes
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A. Make moneyExplanation
Most Chinese came to the United States to make money. This is because they sought better economic opportunities and higher wages that were not available in their home country. By immigrating to the United States, they hoped to improve their financial situation and provide a better life for themselves and their families.Rate this question:
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How did Winnie help Lee?
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Give him food
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Hide him
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BOTH
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NEITHER
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A. BOTHExplanation
Winnie helped Lee by giving him food and also by hiding him.Rate this question:
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Why did Winnie lie about what she had eaten?
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She felt bad
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Lee wouldn't eat if she was hungry
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A. Lee wouldn't eat if she was hungryExplanation
Winnie lied about what she had eaten because she knew that Lee wouldn't eat if she was hungry. By lying about her own food intake, Winnie was likely trying to ensure that Lee would eat and not go hungry. This could be because Winnie cared about Lee's well-being and didn't want her to suffer from hunger. Additionally, Winnie may have felt guilty or responsible for Lee's hunger and wanted to alleviate that by pretending she had already eaten.Rate this question:
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Do you think her mother knew the truth?
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
It is implied that the mother knew the truth based on the context provided in the question. However, without further information or context, it is difficult to determine the exact truth being referred to or the reasons behind the belief that the mother knew.Rate this question:
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Why don't the Chinese have much choice?
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They will run out of food
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They will be beaten
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They will run out of money
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They will be fired
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A. They will run out of foodExplanation
The Chinese don't have much choice because they will run out of food. This suggests that the lack of choice is due to a scarcity of food resources, which limits their options and forces them into a situation where they have to make do with what they have.Rate this question:
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Why did Lee dissappear?
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He was scared
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White people came
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It was time to go home.
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What did the men warn Winnie?
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Beware of rocks
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Watch out for the Chinese
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Don't take a bath
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Look out for bad tunnels
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A. Watch out for the ChineseExplanation
The men warned Winnie to watch out for the Chinese.Rate this question:
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How long did the Chinese have to go back to work?
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Until Saturday
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Until Monday
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Until Tuesday
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Until Wednesday
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A. Until MondayExplanation
The Chinese had to go back to work until Monday. This implies that they had the weekend off and had to resume work on the following Monday.Rate this question:
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What do you predict will happen next?
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What does it mean to throw someone a bone?
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