Okay For Now Ch 1-4

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    Who gave Doug Swieteck his New York Yankees baseball cap?

    • Mickey Mantle
    • Joe Pepitone
    • Babe Ruth
    • Horace Clarke
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This quiz titled 'Okay For Now Ch 1-4' assesses knowledge of the book's early chapters. It covers character details, plot elements, and factual accuracy about art references, enhancing comprehension and retention of the literary work.

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  • 2. 

    Doug's older brother, __________, was serving in the Army, stationed in Vietnam.

    • John

    • James

    • Tommy

    • Lucas

    Correct Answer
    A. Lucas
    Explanation
    The question states that Doug's older brother was serving in the Army, stationed in Vietnam. Therefore, the correct answer would be a name that could potentially belong to Doug's older brother. Among the given options, Lucas is a name that could fit this description.

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  • 3. 

    Who was Ernie Eco?

    • A friend of Doug

    • A friend of Doug's father

    • A friend of Doug's brother

    • The man who hired Doug at the grocery

    Correct Answer
    A. A friend of Doug's father
    Explanation
    Ernie Eco was a friend of Doug's father. This can be inferred from the given options where it is mentioned that Ernie Eco was a friend of either Doug, Doug's brother, or Doug's father. Since the correct answer states that Ernie Eco was a friend of Doug's father, it can be concluded that he had a friendship with Doug's father.

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  • 4. 

    What did Doug's friend, Holling Hoodhood, give to Doug after he learned that the Swietecks were moving?

    • A jacket

    • A hat

    • Plants for the garden

    • Money

    Correct Answer
    A. A jacket
    Explanation
    After learning that the Swietecks were moving, Doug's friend Holling Hoodhood gave him a jacket.

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  • 5. 

    Who did police want to question in regards to the robbery?

    • Mr. Powell

    • Doug's brother

    • Doug

    • Mr. Swieteck

    Correct Answer
    A. Doug's brother
    Explanation
    The police wanted to question Doug's brother in regards to the robbery.

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  • 6. 

    What did Doug hang on a nail underneath the basement stairs of their Marysville home?

    • A jacket

    • A hat

    • A picture

    • Boxing gloves

    Correct Answer
    A. A jacket
    Explanation
    Doug hung a jacket on a nail underneath the basement stairs of their Marysville home.

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  • 7. 

    Doug was treated better by his customers as he carried around a copy of Jane Eyre.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Carrying around a copy of Jane Eyre made Doug receive better treatment from his customers. This suggests that the customers had a positive perception of the book or its association with intellectualism, leading them to treat Doug better. It is possible that the customers admired the book or considered it a symbol of sophistication, leading to a more favorable attitude towards Doug.

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  • 8. 

    Vincent Van Gogh is the artist of the Arctic Tern?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Vincent Van Gogh is not the artist of the Arctic Tern. Vincent Van Gogh was a famous Dutch post-impressionist painter known for his works such as "Starry Night" and "Sunflowers". The Arctic Tern, on the other hand, is a bird species known for its long-distance migration. There is no connection between Van Gogh and the Arctic Tern in terms of art or any other aspect. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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  • 9. 

    Doug was treated better by his customers after the deli was robbed. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that Doug was treated better by his customers after the deli was robbed. However, the correct answer is False because there is no evidence or logical connection between a robbery and customers treating Doug better. It is more likely that customers would feel concerned or cautious after a robbery, which could potentially affect their behavior towards Doug.

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  • 10. 

    Who was Mrs. Merriam?

    • A friend of Doug's mother

    • Someone Doug delivered groceries to

    • Doug's teacher

    • The librarian

    Correct Answer
    A. The librarian
    Explanation
    Mrs. Merriam was the librarian because the question asks about her identity and the answer choice "the librarian" directly corresponds to that. The other answer choices do not mention anything about being a librarian.

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  • 11. 

    Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Daugherty, and Mr. Loeffer were all customers of the grocery store.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Daugherty, and Mr. Loeffer were all customers of the grocery store.

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  • 12. 

    Identify two people who have had a positive relationship with Doug thus far.

    • Mrs. Merriam and Mrs. Windermere

    • Lil Spicer and Mr. Powell

    • Mr. Ferris and Mrs. Verne

    • Doug's brother and Doug's father

    Correct Answer
    A. Lil Spicer and Mr. Powell
    Explanation
    Lil Spicer and Mr. Powell have had a positive relationship with Doug so far.

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  • 13. 

    What was old Mrs. Windermere's occupation?  

    • A playwrite

    • A poet

    • A librarian

    • A seamstress

    Correct Answer
    A. A playwrite
    Explanation
    Old Mrs. Windermere's occupation was a playwright. This means that she was someone who writes plays for the theater.

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  • 14. 

    Doug was going to earn $5 a day as a delivery boy for Spicer's Deli?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement states that Doug was going to earn $5 a day as a delivery boy for Spicer's Deli. The answer "True" indicates that this statement is correct. This means that Doug had agreed to work as a delivery boy for Spicer's Deli and his daily wage was set at $5.

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  • 15. 

    Why did Coach Reed give Doug after school detention?

    • He ran away

    • He switches teams in gym

    • Doug swears

    • Doug punches someone

    Correct Answer
    A. He switches teams in gym
    Explanation
    Coach Reed gave Doug after school detention because he switched teams in gym.

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  • 16. 

    What did Principal Peattie concentrate on during his presentation to the students at the junior high Meet and Greet?

    • Rules

    • What school supplies to bring

    • How to be a good student

    • Rewards

    Correct Answer
    A. Rules
    Explanation
    Principal Peattie concentrated on explaining the rules during his presentation to the students at the junior high Meet and Greet. He likely discussed the expectations and guidelines that the students are required to follow in order to maintain a positive and productive learning environment. This could include rules related to behavior, dress code, attendance, and academic integrity. By emphasizing the rules, Principal Peattie aims to ensure that all students are aware of the standards they need to meet and the consequences of not following them.

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  • 17. 

    Which teacher told Doug, "in this class you are not your brother"?

    • Mrs. Verne

    • Miss Cowper

    • Mr. Ferris

    • Mr. Barber

    Correct Answer
    A. Mr. Ferris
    Explanation
    Mr. Ferris told Doug, "in this class you are not your brother."

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  • 18. 

    Why did Doug become humiliated when Coach Reed accidentally tore his shirt off and ordered him to get over to the Skins team?

    • It showed bruises from Doug being abused

    • It showed that Doug is overweight

    • It showed Doug's birthmark

    • It reveals Doug's tattoo

    Correct Answer
    A. It reveals Doug's tattoo
    Explanation
    When Coach Reed accidentally tore Doug's shirt off, it revealed Doug's tattoo. This could have caused Doug to feel humiliated because tattoos can be seen as personal and private. It is possible that Doug did not want others to see his tattoo, whether it was due to the design, the meaning behind it, or simply because he did not want attention drawn to it. The unexpected exposure of his tattoo in front of others could have made him feel embarrassed and vulnerable, leading to his humiliation.

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  • 19. 

    Why was Mr. Swieteck upset with Mr. Big Bucks Ballard even before he started his new job at the paper mill?

    • Ernie Eco told him to hate Ballard

    • Because Ballard was mean

    • Because he would earn less than his old job

    • Because the family had to move

    Correct Answer
    A. Because he would earn less than his old job
    Explanation
    Mr. Swieteck was upset with Mr. Big Bucks Ballard even before starting his new job at the paper mill because he would earn less than his old job. This implies that Mr. Swieteck had a higher-paying job previously, and the prospect of earning less at the paper mill was disappointing and frustrating for him.

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  • 20. 

    What did Doug do to give himself inspiration while trying to correctly draw the left foot of the Large-Billed Puffin?

    • Talked to Lil

    • Played music

    • Put on his Yankees hat

    • Put on his Yankees jacket

    Correct Answer
    A. Put on his Yankees jacket
    Explanation
    Doug put on his Yankees jacket to give himself inspiration while trying to correctly draw the left foot of the Large-Billed Puffin.

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  • 21. 

    Mr. Powell challenged Doug to solve a problem as a homework assignment after his first art lesson.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement indicates that Mr. Powell challenged Doug to solve a problem as a homework assignment after his first art lesson. Since this statement is true, the correct answer is True.

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  • 22. 

    What did Doug discover over the fireplace in Mrs. Windermere's house?

    • The Arctic Tern

    • The Red Throated Diver

    • The Large Billed Puffin

    • The Black Backed Gull

    Correct Answer
    A. The Red Throated Diver
    Explanation
    Doug discovered the Red Throated Diver over the fireplace in Mrs. Windermere's house.

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  • 23. 

    Mr. Powell had paints, brushes, and a canvas waiting for Doug when he returned to the Marysville library to teach him how to paint the bird pictures?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement implies that Mr. Powell had paints, brushes, and a canvas waiting for Doug when he returned to the Marysville library to teach him how to paint the bird pictures. However, the correct answer is false because there is no evidence or information provided in the statement to support this claim.

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