1.
How does Mrs. Partridge tell people's ages?
Correct Answer
B. By feeling their faces with her hands.
Explanation
Mrs. Partridge tells people's ages by feeling their faces with her hands. This suggests that she relies on tactile sensations to determine the age of a person. By touching their faces, she may be able to detect wrinkles, sagging skin, or other physical characteristics that are associated with aging. This method implies that Mrs. Partridge has developed a skill or intuition for gauging age through touch.
2.
Why does Mrs. Winterbottom sniffle and cry so much?
Correct Answer
C. She feels that she leads an insignificant life.
Explanation
Mrs. Winterbottom sniffles and cries so much because she feels that she leads an insignificant life. This suggests that she may feel unimportant or undervalued in her daily existence, leading to feelings of sadness and despair. This explanation is supported by the fact that the other options (being allergic to their dog, suspecting her husband wants a divorce, and worrying about Prudence) do not directly address the reason for her constant sniffles and crying.
3.
Why does Sal resent Margaret Cadaver?
Correct Answer
D. Because she is afraid her father is falling in love with Mrs. Cadaver.
Explanation
Sal resents Margaret Cadaver because she is afraid that her father is developing romantic feelings for Mrs. Cadaver. This suggests that Sal may feel threatened by the potential loss of her father's attention and affection, leading to her resentment towards Margaret.
4.
How do Phoebe and Sal react to the messages left on Phoebe's doorstep?
Correct Answer
A. The messages confuse and frighten them at first, but later begin to make sense to them.
Explanation
Phoebe and Sal initially feel confused and scared by the messages left on Phoebe's doorstep. However, as they continue to receive more messages, they start to understand their meaning and purpose. This suggests that the messages gradually become clearer and more meaningful to the girls, leading them to no longer feel frightened or confused by them.
5.
Why does Phoebe initially think her mother was kidnapped?
Correct Answer
D. Because she cannot accept the possibility that her mother would leave her under normal circumstances.
Explanation
Phoebe initially thinks her mother was kidnapped because she cannot accept the possibility that her mother would leave her under normal circumstances. This suggests that Phoebe has a strong bond with her mother and finds it hard to believe that her mother would willingly abandon her. This explanation implies that Phoebe's love and attachment to her mother lead her to assume that something must be wrong if her mother is not with her.
6.
Whose picture does Sal see on Sergeant Bickle's desk?
Correct Answer
D. The lunatic's
Explanation
Sal sees the picture of the lunatic on Sergeant Bickle's desk.
7.
What makes Mr. Birkway stop reading from the student's journals?
Correct Answer
A. He reads pHoebe's journal entry and realizes she is writing about his sister.
Explanation
Mr. Birkway stops reading from the student's journals because he reads Phoebe's journal entry and realizes she is writing about his sister. This discovery likely creates a personal and emotional connection for Mr. Birkway, making him uncomfortable sharing such personal information with the class. It is possible that he wants to protect his sister's privacy and feels that continuing to read the journal entry would be inappropriate or intrusive.
8.
Why do Sal and Phoebe decide to visit the lunatic at his college?
Correct Answer
C. They are convinced that he has something to do with Mrs. Winterbottom's disappearance.
Explanation
Sal and Phoebe decide to visit the lunatic at his college because they are convinced that he has something to do with Mrs. Winterbottom's disappearance. This suggests that they believe the lunatic may have information or be involved in some way with the mysterious disappearance, leading them to seek him out for answers.
9.
Sal and Phoebe visit the university in order to
Correct Answer
B. Confront the lunatic.
Explanation
The correct answer is "confront the lunatic." This is because the question states that Sal and Phoebe visit the university, implying that they have a purpose or intention for going there. Out of the given options, "confront the lunatic" seems to be the most logical explanation for their visit, as it suggests that they are going to confront someone they believe to be a lunatic. The other options, such as spying on Ben or finding Mr. Winterbottom, do not align with the information provided in the question.
10.
Before Sal reaches her destination, Gram dies from a
Correct Answer
A. Stroke.
Explanation
Sal's destination is not relevant to the cause of Gram's death. The question is asking for the cause of Gram's death, and the correct answer is stroke. A stroke occurs when there is a disruption of blood flow to the brain, leading to brain cell damage and potentially death. The other options (snake bite, car accident, heart attack) are not mentioned in the question and are therefore incorrect.
11.
How did Sal's mother and Mrs. Cadaver meet?
Correct Answer
B. Mrs. Cadaver and Sal's mother sat next to each other on the bus trip and became friends.
Explanation
Mrs. Cadaver and Sal's mother met when they sat next to each other on the bus trip and became friends.
12.
What does Sal notice about Phoebe's parents that reminds her of the Pickfords, her mother's parents?
Correct Answer
A. Both the Pickfords and the Winterbottoms are very polite and proper.
Explanation
Sal notices that both the Pickfords and the Winterbottoms are very polite and proper. This suggests that the behavior and manners of Phoebe's parents resemble those of Sal's grandparents, the Pickfords. They both exhibit similar etiquette and social graces, indicating a similarity in their upbringing and values.
13.
What does Sal learn about Mrs. Cadaver's husband that changes her attitude toward Mrs. Cadaver?
Correct Answer
C. He died.
Explanation
Sal learns that Mrs. Cadaver's husband died, which changes her attitude towards Mrs. Cadaver. This suggests that Sal sympathizes with Mrs. Cadaver and understands the pain and loss she has experienced. The revelation of her husband's death likely humanizes Mrs. Cadaver in Sal's eyes, leading to a shift in her perception and attitude towards her.
14.
What happened to Sal's grandmother in South Dakota that causes her to go to the hospital?
Correct Answer
B. She is bitten by a snake.
Explanation
Sal's grandmother went to the hospital in South Dakota because she was bitten by a snake.
15.
Sal visits all of the following places with grams and gramps, EXCEPT
Correct Answer
D. Hoover Dam
Explanation
Sal visits all of the given places with grams and gramps, except for Hoover Dam.
16.
The first message, "Don't judge a man until you've walked two moons in his moccasins," means
Correct Answer
C. You shouldn't judge people until they have been in their shoes.
Explanation
The first message, "Don't judge a man until you've walked two moons in his moccasins," implies that one should not judge or make assumptions about someone else until they have experienced the same circumstances and challenges that the person has gone through. This means that it is important to have empathy and understanding before passing judgment on others.
17.
Who is Sal and Phoebe's English teacher and Margaret cadaver's twin brother?
Correct Answer
B. Mr. Birkway
Explanation
Mr. Birkway is the correct answer because he is both Sal and Phoebe's English teacher and Margaret Cadaver's twin brother. This implies that he has a connection to both sets of characters, making him the most likely candidate for being their teacher and twin brother.
18.
What did Sal's dog, Moody Blue, do with her puppies when they were about six weeks old?
Correct Answer
A. Moody Blue pushed her puppies away so that they would become independent.
Explanation
Moody Blue pushed her puppies away so that they would become independent. This behavior is common among many animal species, as it helps the puppies develop necessary skills and become self-sufficient. By pushing them away, Moody Blue is teaching them to explore their surroundings, find their own food, and interact with their environment. This is a natural process that allows the puppies to grow and become independent individuals.
19.
What does Mr. Winterbottom do that Sal thinks is noble when his wife returns with Mike?
Correct Answer
B. Mr. Winterbottom shakes Mike's hand and welcomes him to the family as his son.
Explanation
When Mr. Winterbottom shakes Mike's hand and welcomes him to the family as his son, Sal thinks it is noble because it shows acceptance and inclusivity. This gesture demonstrates Mr. Winterbottom's willingness to embrace Mike as a member of their family, despite him not being his biological son. It reflects kindness, understanding, and a sense of compassion, which Sal perceives as noble.
20.
On the roof of Mary Lou's garage Sal sees Mary Lou's parents kissing. Why does she say, "It made me feel peculiar?"
Correct Answer
A. She is reminded of her own parents.
Explanation
The reason why Sal says, "It made me feel peculiar" is because she is reminded of her own parents. Seeing Mary Lou's parents kissing triggers a personal emotional response in Sal, possibly bringing up memories or feelings associated with her own parents. This connection to her own family causes her to feel peculiar or uneasy.