Big Joe's Funeral Reading Quiz

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1. Big Joe was dead for his funeral. 

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The statement "Big Joe was dead for his funeral" is contradictory and does not make logical sense. A person cannot be dead and attend their own funeral at the same time. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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2. Big Joe's funeral took place on the 4th of July. 

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The statement "Big Joe's funeral took place on the 4th of July" is true. This means that Big Joe's funeral was held on Independence Day.

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3. The people on 145th street don't respect funerals. 

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The statement implies that the people on 145th street do not show respect for funerals. The correct answer is False, indicating that the statement is not true. This suggests that the people on 145th street do respect funerals.

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4. Why was Peaches so intent on ruining Big Joe's Funeral? 

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Peaches was so intent on ruining Big Joe's Funeral because Big Joe was always asking her mom to marry him, and she thought he was a joke.

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5. Which adjectives best describes Big Joe? 

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Big Joe is described as generous and funny because he is likely someone who is kind-hearted and willing to give to others. He also has a good sense of humor, making him enjoyable to be around and able to bring laughter to others.

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6. Who was Big Joe's girlfriend? 

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The correct answer is Sadie. This means that Big Joe's girlfriend is Sadie.

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7. Why did the cops arrive at the funeral's after-party? 

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Peaches placed a fake tip that someone was smuggling drugs in a coffin. This caused the cops to arrive at the funeral's after-party because they received information about possible illegal activity.

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8. Why did the cops arrive at the cemetary DURING the funeral? 

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The cops arrived at the cemetery during the funeral because Peaches and her crew were playing their boom box too loud. This disrupted the funeral service and disturbed the mourners, prompting someone to call the police.

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9. The narrator's mother admired Big Joe and his idea for a funeral, and would do it if she could afford it. 

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The narrator's mother did not admire Big Joe and his idea for a funeral, nor did she express any desire to do it if she could afford it. Therefore, the statement is false.

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10. What happened "about three thirty" the morning after Big Joe's Funeral? 

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Big Joe was dead for his funeral. 
Big Joe's funeral took place on the 4th of July. 
The people on 145th street don't respect funerals. 
Why was Peaches so intent on ruining Big Joe's Funeral? 
Which adjectives best describes Big Joe? 
Who was Big Joe's girlfriend? 
Why did the cops arrive at the funeral's after-party? 
Why did the cops arrive at the cemetary DURING the funeral? 
The narrator's mother admired Big Joe and his idea for a funeral,...
What happened "about three thirty" the morning after Big...
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