With All Flags Flying Trivia Quiz
‘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 in the Western world. Can you remember the story?
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What was the one thing the old man carried with him?
- A.
A brown bag with a few belongings in it
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His hat from the 1940's
- C.
His cane built out of maple tree wood
Correct Answer
A. A brown bag with a few belongings in itExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What caused the man to realize he couldn't live by himself anymore?
- A.
Cancer
- B.
He was to weak to do anything
- C.
He lost his house from bankruptcy
Correct Answer
B. He was to weak to do anythingExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How old was the man?
- A.
35
- B.
63
- C.
82
- D.
97
Correct Answer
C. 82Explanation
The man's age is given as 82.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Why did the old man want to go to the old age home?
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Describe what the old man was like and how he lived?
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How did the old man get to his daughters house?
- A.
Took a bus
- B.
Took a train
- C.
Road his bike
- D.
By motorcycle
Correct Answer
D. By motorcycleExplanation
The old man got to his daughter's house by motorcycle.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The old mans daughter wanted him to go the old peoples home instead of living with them
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who was Lollie Simpson and what did she want to do?
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Do you think the old man was selfish? why or why not?
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What was his daughters initial reaction to his plan to go to the old peoples home?
- A.
Doesnt care
- B.
Think hes sick and is in pain
- C.
Wants him to go and thinks its a good idea
Correct Answer
B. Think hes sick and is in painExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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