With All Flags Flying Trivia Quiz

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1. What was the one thing the old man carried with him?

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The old man carried a brown bag with a few belongings in it. This suggests that he may be homeless or a traveler, as he only has a small bag with him. The fact that it is described as "a few belongings" implies that he does not have many possessions. This detail adds to the characterization of the old man and gives insight into his circumstances and lifestyle.

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‘With All Flags Flying’ is a story from award-winning novelist and short story writer Anne Tyler, written in 1971 and commonly used to this day in English classes... see morein the Western world. Can you remember the story? see less

2. What caused the man to realize he couldn't live by himself anymore?

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The man realized he couldn't live by himself anymore because he was too weak to do anything. This suggests that his physical condition had deteriorated to the point where he was unable to take care of himself and perform daily tasks. This could be a result of a severe illness like cancer, which can cause weakness and debilitation. The other options, losing his house from bankruptcy, and cancer, do not directly explain why he couldn't live by himself anymore.

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3. The old mans daughter wanted him to go the old peoples home instead of living with them

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The statement suggests that the old man's daughter wanted him to go to an old people's home instead of living with them. However, the correct answer is False, which means that the statement is incorrect. It implies that the daughter did not want the old man to go to an old people's home and preferred him to live with them.

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4. How old was the man?

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The man's age is given as 82.

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5. What was his daughters initial reaction to his plan to go to the old peoples home?

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The correct answer suggests that the daughter's initial reaction to her father's plan to go to the old people's home is that she believes he is sick and in pain. This implies that the daughter may be concerned about her father's well-being and believes that living in a care facility would be beneficial for him.

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6. How did the old man get to his daughters house?

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The old man got to his daughter's house by motorcycle.

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What was the one thing the old man carried with him?
What caused the man to realize he couldn't live by himself anymore?
The old mans daughter wanted him to go the old peoples home instead of...
How old was the man?
What was his daughters initial reaction to his plan to go to the old...
How did the old man get to his daughters house?
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