1.
Who gave Doug Swieteck his New York Yankees baseball cap?
Correct Answer
B. Joe Pepitone
Explanation
Joe Pepitone gave Doug Swieteck his New York Yankees baseball cap.
2.
Doug's older brother, __________, was serving in the Army, stationed in Vietnam.
Correct Answer
D. 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.
3.
What did Doug's friend, Holling Hoodhood, give to Doug after he learned that the Swietecks were moving?
Correct Answer
A. A jacket
Explanation
After learning that the Swietecks were moving, Doug's friend Holling Hoodhood gave him a jacket.
4.
Who was Ernie Eco?
Correct Answer
B. 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.
5.
What did Doug hang on a nail underneath the basement stairs of their Marysville home?
Correct Answer
A. A jacket
Explanation
Doug hung a jacket on a nail underneath the basement stairs of their Marysville home.
6.
Vincent Van Gogh is the artist of the Arctic Tern?
Correct Answer
B. 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.
7.
Who was Mrs. Merriam?
Correct Answer
D. 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.
8.
Doug was going to earn $5 a day as a delivery boy for Spicer's Deli?
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.
9.
What did Doug discover over the fireplace in Mrs. Windermere's house?
Correct Answer
B. The Red Throated Diver
Explanation
Doug discovered the Red Throated Diver over the fireplace in Mrs. Windermere's house.
10.
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?
Correct Answer
B. 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.
11.
What was old Mrs. Windermere's occupation?
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.
12.
Why was Mr. Swieteck upset with Mr. Big Bucks Ballard even before he started his new job at the paper mill?
Correct Answer
C. 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.
13.
Mr. Powell challenged Doug to solve a problem as a homework assignment after his first art lesson.
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.
14.
Who did police want to question in regards to the robbery?
Correct Answer
B. Doug's brother
Explanation
The police wanted to question Doug's brother in regards to the robbery.
15.
Which teacher told Doug, "in this class you are not your brother"?
Correct Answer
C. Mr. Ferris
Explanation
Mr. Ferris told Doug, "in this class you are not your brother."
16.
What did Principal Peattie concentrate on during his presentation to the students at the junior high Meet and Greet?
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.
17.
Identify two people who have had a positive relationship with Doug thus far.
Correct Answer
B. Lil Spicer and Mr. Powell
Explanation
Lil Spicer and Mr. Powell have had a positive relationship with Doug so far.
18.
Doug was treated better by his customers after the deli was robbed.
Correct Answer
B. 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.
19.
Doug was treated better by his customers as he carried around a copy of Jane Eyre.
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.
20.
What did Doug do to give himself inspiration while trying to correctly draw the left foot of the Large-Billed Puffin?
Correct Answer
D. 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.
21.
Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Daugherty, and Mr. Loeffer were all customers of the grocery store.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The statement suggests that Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Daugherty, and Mr. Loeffer were all customers of the grocery store.
22.
Why did Coach Reed give Doug after school detention?
Correct Answer
B. He switches teams in gym
Explanation
Coach Reed gave Doug after school detention because he switched teams in gym.
23.
Why did Doug become humiliated when Coach Reed accidentally tore his shirt off and ordered him to get over to the Skins team?
Correct Answer
D. 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.