The War Of The Wall By Toni Cade Bambara! Quiz
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When the narrator and Lou first see the painter, they are
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Curious.
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Friendly.
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Annoyed.
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Embarrassed.
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This quiz focuses on 'The War of the Wall' by Toni Cade Bambara. It assesses understanding of character reactions, thematic elements, and plot details, enhancing comprehension skills and appreciation of American literature.
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What does the narrator's mother find especially strange about the painter?
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Her manner of speaking
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Her work style
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Her clothes
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Her eating habits
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A. Her eating habitsExplanation
The narrator's mother finds the painter's eating habits especially strange.Rate this question:
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Everything in the story leads you to believe that the painter
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Doesn't care about people in the neighborhood.
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Concentrates very hard on her work.
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Wants to win her war with the narrator and Lou.
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Is actually a famous artist.
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A. Concentrates very hard on her work.Explanation
The story provides evidence that the painter is focused and dedicated to her work. The narrator describes how the painter spends long hours in her studio, meticulously working on her paintings. The painter's intense concentration is also evident in her refusal to engage in conversation or socialize with the neighborhood residents. This behavior suggests that she is deeply committed to her art and is willing to prioritize it over social interactions.Rate this question:
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What do the narrator, Lou, and the painter have in common?
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Friends in the neighborhood
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A desire to get to know one another
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A love for painting and the arts
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A sadness about Jimmy Lyon's death
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A. A sadness about Jimmy Lyon's deathExplanation
The narrator, Lou, and the painter all share a common feeling of sadness about Jimmy Lyon's death. This suggests that they were all close to Jimmy and deeply affected by his passing. This shared sadness could potentially bring them closer together and create a bond between them as they mourn the loss of their friend.Rate this question:
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When people fight for liberation, they are fighting for
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Jobs.
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Freedom.
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Wealth.
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A. Freedom.Explanation
When people fight for liberation, they are striving for freedom. Liberation refers to the act of being set free from oppression, restrictions, or limitations. In this context, it implies that individuals are advocating for their rights and seeking autonomy, independence, and the ability to make their own choices without interference. Jobs and wealth, although important, are not the primary focus when fighting for liberation.Rate this question:
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When you beckon someone, you usually make a
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Loud noise.
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Funny face.
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Gesture.
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A. Gesture.Explanation
When you beckon someone, you usually make a gesture. Beckoning involves using a hand or body movement to signal someone to come closer or follow you. This gesture can vary depending on cultural and personal preferences, but it typically involves extending an arm, waving a hand, or nodding the head. Making a loud noise or funny face may attract attention, but it does not specifically indicate a request for someone to come closer or follow. Therefore, the correct answer is gesture.Rate this question:
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What is the central problem or conflict in the story? Is this problem internal or external?
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The narrator and Lou have a bad attitude toward the Painter lady, internal
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The narrator and Lou have a bad attitude toward the Painter lady, external
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The narrator and Lou think the painter lady is a bad painter and is messing up their wall, internal
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The narrator and Lou think the painter lady is a bad painter and is messing up their wall, external
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A. The narrator and Lou have a bad attitude toward the Painter lady, internalExplanation
The central problem or conflict in the story is the narrator and Lou's negative attitude towards the Painter lady. This is an internal problem because it involves their personal feelings and thoughts towards the painter.Rate this question:
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Which is the best summative statement for this "war" is resolved?
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Lou and the narrator move away and don't have to deal with the painter lady anymore.
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The painter lady was just doing her job to paint a mural, and the boys got over it.
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The painter lady and the boys learned that they both had lost someone important to them, Jimmy, and the mural was a way to celebrate his life.
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A. The painter lady and the boys learned that they both had lost someone important to them, Jimmy, and the mural was a way to celebrate his life.Explanation
The correct answer explains that the painter lady and the boys learned that they both had lost someone important to them, Jimmy, and the mural was a way to celebrate his life. This suggests that through their shared experience of grief, they were able to find common ground and resolve their conflict.Rate this question:
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