Song Of The Brook Quiz: Who Can Stand Before Envy?
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- 1.
What did Mama call the plants that had stung Lois?
- A.
Beattles
- B.
Netteles
- C.
Roses
- D.
Orange trees
- E.
Grass
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B. NettelesExplanation
Mama called the plants that had stung Lois "nettle".Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following is one of the things that Papa brought home from town for the house?
- A.
Kerosene
- B.
Hamburgers
- C.
A car
- D.
Hand sanitizer
- E.
Dirt
Correct Answer
A. KeroseneExplanation
Papa brought home kerosene from town for the house.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which is one of the food items that Papa brought?
- A.
Candy
- B.
Dirt
- C.
Snow
- D.
Bread
- E.
Sugar
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E. SugarExplanation
Papa brought sugar as one of the food items.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What did Papa buy to show that things would get better?
- A.
Sugar
- B.
Flour
- C.
Lemons
- D.
Roses
- E.
A dog
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C. LemonsExplanation
Papa bought lemons to show that things would get better. Lemons are often associated with freshness, positivity, and a sense of rejuvenation. By purchasing lemons, Papa may have intended to symbolize a fresh start and a brighter future. Lemons are also commonly used for their refreshing scent and their ability to add flavor to food and drinks, which could further contribute to the idea of improving circumstances.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What did Papa and Mama do first to fix the house?
- A.
They got rid of the bedbugs.
- B.
Buy a new car
- C.
Get a new house
- D.
Move to Washington
- E.
Cut the grass
Correct Answer
A. They got rid of the bedbugs.Explanation
The correct answer is "They got rid of the bedbugs." This means that the first thing Papa and Mama did to fix the house was to eliminate the bedbugs. This suggests that the house was infested with bedbugs, and getting rid of them was the initial step in the process of fixing the house.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How did the Johnsons spend Sunday morning?
- A.
Eating hambrgers
- B.
Cleaning the house
- C.
They went to church.
- D.
They had their own church service.
- E.
Sleeping
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D. They had their own church service.Explanation
The correct answer is "They had their own church service." This means that instead of going to a traditional church, the Johnsons held their own religious service at home. This could be because they prefer a more intimate setting or because they are unable to attend a regular church for some reason.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Why was the rich man in the Bible story foolish?
- A.
The man was not foolish.
- B.
Because he thought about riches instead of God.
- C.
Because he helped a lot of people.
- D.
The man did not have money.
- E.
None of the above
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B. Because he thought about riches instead of God.Explanation
The rich man in the Bible story was considered foolish because he prioritized his wealth and material possessions over his relationship with God. Instead of focusing on spiritual matters and the teachings of God, he was consumed by his desire for riches. This shows a lack of wisdom and understanding of what truly matters in life.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Why did Hilda feel uneasy when Papa talked about wanting what other people had?
- A.
She did not feel uneasy.
- B.
Because she was behaving good
- C.
Because she was envious of Thora
- D.
Her sister was bothering her.
- E.
None of the above
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C. Because she was envious of ThoraExplanation
Hilda felt uneasy when Papa talked about wanting what other people had because she was envious of Thora. This suggests that Hilda was feeling jealous of her sister and possibly insecure about her own possessions or circumstances compared to Thora's. This feeling of envy could have made her uncomfortable when Papa discussed wanting what others had, as it may have intensified her own feelings of inadequacy or dissatisfaction.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Whose father was Uncle George?
- A.
Mama's
- B.
Papa's
- C.
John's
- D.
Uncle Ole's
- E.
Thora's
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D. Uncle Ole'sExplanation
Uncle George's father was Uncle Ole.Rate this question:
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- 10.
How were Uncle Ole and Aunt Bertha like the rich fool?
- A.
They were so interested in things they forgot God.
- B.
They went to school too much.
- C.
They had a lot of money.
- D.
They were nothing like the rich fool.
- E.
Because they had a small old house
Correct Answer
A. They were so interested in things they forgot God.Explanation
Uncle Ole and Aunt Bertha were similar to the rich fool because they were too focused on material possessions and wealth, to the point where they neglected their spiritual beliefs and forgot about God. Their obsession with things overshadowed their faith, just like the rich fool who was preoccupied with storing up his wealth without considering the importance of his soul. The fact that they had a small old house is not relevant to their similarity with the rich fool.Rate this question:
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