The War That Saved My Life Novel Quiz!
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The story was set in...
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France during World War I
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Ireland during the first world war
- C.
England during World War II
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The U.S. during World War II
Correct Answer
C. England during World War IIExplanation
The correct answer is England during World War II. This can be inferred from the information given in the question, where it states that the story was set in a specific time period. Since the options provided are different time periods during different wars, we can eliminate the options of France during World War I and Ireland during the first world war. The U.S. during World War II can also be eliminated as it is not mentioned in the question. Therefore, the only remaining option is England during World War II, making it the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Why wasn't Ada allowed to go outside?
- A.
Her mother felt the world would shame her for having a crippled girl.
- B.
She couldn't walk and would be causing more work for her mother.
- C.
The neighborhood children would make fun of her.
- D.
Her mother was afraid Ada would be hurt while she was outside.
Correct Answer
A. Her mother felt the world would shame her for having a crippled girl.Explanation
Ada wasn't allowed to go outside because her mother believed that the world would shame her for having a crippled girl. Her mother's fear of judgment and stigma led her to restrict Ada's freedom and keep her confined indoors.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Ada couldn't read and write because....
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She was unteachable.
- B.
No one wanted to teach her.
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She never wanted to learn.
- D.
She'd never been to school.
Correct Answer
D. She'd never been to school.Explanation
Ada couldn't read and write because she'd never been to school.Rate this question:
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- 4.
How did Ada prepare to go to the country?
- A.
She made special covers for her hands and knees to she could crawl.
- B.
She began to store food that Jamie stole on the street.
- C.
She practiced walking all summer long, when she was alone.
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She made new clothing for herself and her brother to wear.
Correct Answer
C. She practiced walking all summer long, when she was alone.Explanation
Ada prepared to go to the country by practicing walking all summer long, when she was alone.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How did Maggie and Ada become friends?
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Maggie saw Ada riding Butter and gave her some writing tips.
- B.
They met at school and liked each other right away.
- C.
Ada wrote letters to Maggie when Maggie had to go away to school.
- D.
Ada took her home when she had an accident and fell off her horse.
Correct Answer
D. Ada took her home when she had an accident and fell off her horse.Explanation
Maggie and Ada became friends because Ada took Maggie home when she had an accident and fell off her horse. This act of kindness and support brought them closer and formed the basis of their friendship.Rate this question:
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What did Jamie's teacher do because he was left-handed?
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Smacked his left hand with a ruler whenever he tried to use it.
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She tied his left hand to his chair so he couldn't use it.
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Put him in a corner when he tried to use his left hand.
- D.
Made fun of him for being of the devil.
Correct Answer
B. She tied his left hand to his chair so he couldn't use it.Explanation
The correct answer is "She tied his left hand to his chair so he couldn't use it." This answer suggests that Jamie's teacher took a physical action to restrict Jamie from using his left hand. Tying his left hand to his chair would prevent him from using it and force him to use his right hand instead. This action implies that the teacher wanted Jamie to exclusively use his right hand, possibly due to a belief that left-handedness was undesirable or improper.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What did Ada do to help at Maggie's house?
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She served as a maid to help keep the house clean.
- B.
She worked in the Victory Garden to grow tomatoes.
- C.
She helped Fred Grimes, the stable master, with the horses.
- D.
She took them freshly baked bread every morning.
Correct Answer
C. She helped Fred Grimes, the stable master, with the horses.Explanation
Ada helped Fred Grimes, the stable master, with the horses. This means that she assisted him in taking care of the horses, such as feeding them, grooming them, and ensuring they were well taken care of.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Why did Miss Smith keep writing to Ada's mother?
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To get permission to take Ada and Jamie on a trip
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To see if she would come live in the village.
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To invite her to come at Thanksgiving.
- D.
To get permission for surgery on her foot.
Correct Answer
D. To get permission for surgery on her foot.Explanation
Miss Smith kept writing to Ada's mother to get permission for surgery on her foot. This can be inferred from the fact that Miss Smith wrote multiple letters to Ada's mother, indicating that the matter was important and urgent. Additionally, the other options of taking Ada and Jamie on a trip, inviting her to come at Thanksgiving, or asking her to come live in the village do not align with the context of the question, which is focused on Miss Smith's need for permission for a medical procedure.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Jamie stopped wetting the bed when...
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He brought home a stray cat for a pet.
- B.
He learned to ride Butter as well as Ada did.
- C.
He got to stay home from school.
- D.
He got to help the pilots at the airfield.
Correct Answer
A. He brought home a stray cat for a pet.Explanation
Jamie stopped wetting the bed when he brought home a stray cat for a pet. This suggests that the presence of the cat helped Jamie feel more secure and comfortable, reducing his anxiety and ultimately leading to him stopping the bedwetting behavior. The companionship and emotional support provided by the cat may have contributed to Jamie's improved sleep and overall well-being.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Ada didn't want to go into the bomb shelter because...
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It was so small and dark and scary.
- B.
She was afraid there were bugs and rats in it.
- C.
It reminded her of the smell of the cabinet with roaches she was forced into by her mother.
- D.
She was afraid the bombs would hit it.
Correct Answer
C. It reminded her of the smell of the cabinet with roaches she was forced into by her mother.Explanation
Ada didn't want to go into the bomb shelter because it reminded her of the smell of the cabinet with roaches she was forced into by her mother. This suggests that Ada may have had a traumatic experience in the past where she was locked in a small, dark space with roaches. The memory of this experience is so strong that it prevents her from wanting to enter the bomb shelter, even though it may be a safer place during a bombing.Rate this question:
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