Jacob Have I Loved Chapters 1-3
This quiz is based on the book Jacob Have I Loved, a Newberry Medal Award winning book, by Katherine Paterson. It covers the first 3 chapters of the book.
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What kind of girl is Loise?
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A silly 13 year old girl, fat, nearsighted, and totally unsentimental.
- B.
A tall 13 year old girl, large boned, with delusions of beauty and romance.
- C.
A 13 year old girl who loves to talk and get crazy.
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B. A tall 13 year old girl, large boned, with delusions of beauty and romance. -
- 2.
What is odd about Louise's friend Call?
- A.
He's fat and doesn't have any friends
- B.
He likes to do the chicken dance all the time
- C.
He doesn't have a sense of humor and laugh at jokes.
Correct Answer
C. He doesn't have a sense of humor and laugh at jokes.Explanation
Call's lack of a sense of humor and inability to laugh at jokes is what makes him odd. This suggests that he may have difficulty understanding or appreciating humor, which is a common social trait. This sets him apart from others who typically find humor enjoyable and engaging.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What magazine does Louise like to read?
- A.
Time
- B.
Vogue
- C.
Newsweek
Correct Answer
A. TimeExplanation
Louise likes to read Time magazine.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What could Louise's mother make the best of on the island?
- A.
Best Crab Cakes
- B.
Best Crab Bread
- C.
Best Crab Soup
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C. Best Crab SoupExplanation
Louise's mother could make the best crab soup on the island.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How does Louise feel about her twin sister, Caroline?
- A.
She adores and worships her sister
- B.
She doesn't like her sister very much
- C.
She and her sister are friends
Correct Answer
B. She doesn't like her sister very muchExplanation
Louise has negative feelings towards her twin sister, Caroline. It can be inferred that she does not have a good relationship with her sister and does not hold a favorable opinion of her.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How does Louise feel about her family?
- A.
She feels very close to them.
- B.
She feels they love her but love Caroline more
- C.
She feels that they don't care about her and only about Caroline.
Correct Answer
B. She feels they love her but love Caroline moreExplanation
Louise feels that her family loves her, but they love Caroline more. This suggests that although she does feel loved by her family, there is a sense of favoritism towards Caroline. This could potentially lead to feelings of insecurity or being overshadowed by her sibling.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is the primary religion on Rass Island?
- A.
Muslim
- B.
Mormonism
- C.
Methodism
Correct Answer
C. MethodismExplanation
The primary religion on Rass Island is Methodism.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Why does Louis break the rule on the Sabbath and listen to the radio?
- A.
She was bored almost to madness
- B.
She wanted to listen to music badly
- C.
She thought it would be funny to upset her grandmother
Correct Answer
A. She was bored almost to madnessExplanation
Louis breaks the rule on the Sabbath and listens to the radio because she is extremely bored, to the point of feeling mentally unstable. This suggests that Louis is desperate for some form of entertainment or stimulation to alleviate her boredom.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Why did Louis want to cancel Christmas?
- A.
Because she felt it was unfair when people were homeless and dying right there on Rass Island
- B.
Because she wanted to mourn over Mr. Rice leaving to go fight in World War II
- C.
Because she didn't think it was fair for them to celebrate when thousands of people all over the world were suffering and dying.
Correct Answer
C. Because she didn't think it was fair for them to celebrate when thousands of people all over the world were suffering and dying.Explanation
Louis wanted to cancel Christmas because she believed it was unfair to celebrate when thousands of people all over the world were suffering and dying. She felt that it was not right to engage in festivities while others were experiencing homelessness and death on Rass Island. This suggests that Louis had a strong sense of empathy and compassion towards those who were less fortunate, and she believed that canceling Christmas would be a more appropriate response to the global suffering.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What did Caroline do that was so mean after the Christmas concert that Louis couldn't believe her parents wouldn't stop Caroline from doing?
- A.
She mocked Louis's singing voice in the choir
- B.
She mocked Betty Jean's voice in her solo "O Holy Night"
- C.
She mocked Betty Jean's voice in the choir Christmas songs
Correct Answer
B. She mocked Betty Jean's voice in her solo "O Holy Night"Explanation
Caroline's mean action that shocked Louis was mocking Betty Jean's voice in her solo performance of "O Holy Night" during the Christmas concert.Rate this question:
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