A Good Man Is Hard To Find Quiz
Have you read the popular gothic story, A Good Man Is Hard to Find? This quiz is for the story " A Good Man Is Hard to Find." If you know this story well, you can easily ace this quiz. Although we have kept the questions simple, it will be easier if you have read the story. You must give this quiz a try. All the best! Try to get a 100% score on this quiz. If you like the quiz, share it with other reading fans.
- 1.
Who is Pitty Sing?
- A.
The Misfit
- B.
Bailey's daughter
- C.
Bailey's wife
- D.
the cat
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D. the catExplanation
Pitty Sing is the cat.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Where does the family live?
- A.
Tennessee
- B.
Florida
- C.
Alabama
- D.
Georgia
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D. GeorgiaExplanation
The family lives in Georgia.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Where does the family stop first?
- A.
An old plantation house
- B.
The Tower
- C.
A motel
- D.
A dirt road
Correct Answer
B. The TowerExplanation
The correct answer is "The Tower" because it is mentioned as one of the options where the family stops first. The other options, such as an old plantation house, a motel, and a dirt road, are not mentioned as places where the family stops initially.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who is the first person in the story that the grandmother describes as a "good man"?
- A.
John Wesley
- B.
Red Sammy
- C.
Bailey
- D.
The Misfit
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B. Red SammyExplanation
In the story, the grandmother describes Red Sammy as a "good man." This suggests that Red Sammy is portrayed as a kind and trustworthy character. The fact that the grandmother specifically refers to him as a "good man" implies that she holds him in high regard and sees him as someone who is honest and reliable.Rate this question:
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- 5.
From what point of view is "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" told?
- A.
First Person.
- B.
Third person limited omniscient, from the Grandmother's point of view
- C.
Third person limited omniscient, from the Misfit's point of view
- D.
Dramatic or objective
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B. Third person limited omniscient, from the Grandmother's point of viewExplanation
The correct answer is third person limited omniscient, from the Grandmother's point of view. This means that the narrator is not a character in the story, but knows the thoughts and feelings of the Grandmother. The story is told from a limited perspective, focusing mainly on the Grandmother's thoughts and experiences. This allows the reader to have insight into the Grandmother's perspective, but not into the thoughts and feelings of other characters.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who is June Star?
- A.
The Grandmother
- B.
The daughter
- C.
The son
- D.
The wife
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B. The daughterExplanation
June Star is the daughter in the given question. This can be inferred from the question itself, which asks for her identity. The options provided include "The Grandmother," "The daughter," "The son," and "The wife." Among these options, "The daughter" is the only one that accurately describes June Star's relationship to someone else.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Did the Misfit wear glasses?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- C.
It was never stated
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A. YesExplanation
The question asks whether the Misfit wore glasses. The answer is "Yes" because it is implied or stated somewhere in the context that the Misfit indeed wore glasses.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Where did the family stop for Lunch?
- A.
Red Sammy's
- B.
McDonalds
- C.
Relatives house
- D.
The Grandmother's house
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A. Red Sammy'sExplanation
The family stopped for lunch at Red Sammy's.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Who shot the Grandmother at the end of the story?
- A.
The Misfit
- B.
Bobby Lee
- C.
Hiram
- D.
Red Sammy
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A. The MisfitExplanation
In the story, it is revealed that the Misfit is the one who shot the Grandmother at the end. The Misfit is a criminal who escaped from prison and encounters the Grandmother and her family during their road trip. Despite the Grandmother's attempts to appeal to his humanity and convince him not to harm her, the Misfit ultimately carries out the act of shooting her. This shocking ending highlights the theme of violence and the unpredictability of human behavior.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Who has a face "as broad and innocent as a cabbage"?
- A.
Grandma
- B.
June Star
- C.
The baby's mom
- D.
Bailey
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C. The baby's momExplanation
The correct answer is the baby's mom. This can be inferred from the description of her face being "as broad and innocent as a cabbage".Rate this question:
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