Song Of The Brook Trivia Quiz: The Runaway!

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    What did the Johnson family do to help?

    • They let Thora and Bestefar stay with them.
    • Look for money
    • Call the police
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The 'Song of the Brook Trivia Quiz: The Runaway!' assesses knowledge of key plot elements and character dynamics in the narrative. It explores themes of family, adversity, and support, providing a valuable learning experience on emotional and relational understanding.

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  • 2. 

    How did Mama offer to help?

    • She went back to Europe.

    • She decided to sew for people.

    • She did not offer to help.

    Correct Answer
    A. She decided to sew for people.
    Explanation
    Mama offered to help by deciding to sew for people. This means that she volunteered to use her sewing skills to assist others. By offering her services, she demonstrated her willingness to contribute and support those in need.

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  • 3. 

    What did Papa feel bad about?

    • He had no job.

    • He was hurt.

    • His family moved.

    Correct Answer
    A. He had no job.
    Explanation
    Papa felt bad about not having a job. This suggests that his lack of employment was causing him distress or sadness. It implies that he may have been feeling insecure or worried about providing for his family due to his unemployment. This feeling of inadequacy or disappointment in not being able to contribute financially could have been a source of emotional pain for him.

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  • 4. 

    What sad news did Mama tell them?

    • The car was stolen.

    • That Robert had run away

    • She did not tell them.

    Correct Answer
    A. That Robert had run away
    Explanation
    Mama told them the sad news that Robert had run away.

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  • 5. 

    When did the children find out what was wrong?

    • Right away

    • After school

    • Before going to sleep

    Correct Answer
    A. After school
    Explanation
    The children found out what was wrong after school. This suggests that they were not aware of the issue during the day, but upon finishing their school activities, they were informed or discovered what the problem was. It implies that the revelation occurred sometime in the afternoon or evening, after their school day had ended.

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  • 6. 

    Who were Nellie and Daisy?

    • The new neighbors

    • The new dogs of the family

    • The new horse and cow

    Correct Answer
    A. The new horse and cow
    Explanation
    Nellie and Daisy were the new horse and cow.

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  • 7. 

    Where had Aunt Bertha gone?

    • To Washington

    • To the Johnson's house

    • To her mother's place in Oregon

    Correct Answer
    A. To her mother's place in Oregon
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "to her mother's place in Oregon." This can be inferred from the question which asks about Aunt Bertha's whereabouts. The answer indicates that she has gone to her mother's place in Oregon.

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  • 8. 

    How could the Johnsons tell that something was wrong when Uncle Ole came?

    • He came driving too fast.

    • Papa yelled at him.

    • He was alone and looked sad.

    Correct Answer
    A. He was alone and looked sad.
    Explanation
    The Johnsons could tell that something was wrong when Uncle Ole came because he was alone and looked sad. This suggests that he may be going through some personal difficulties or experiencing emotional distress. The fact that he arrived driving too fast and Papa yelled at him could also indicate that there was some urgency or tension surrounding his arrival. However, the most telling sign was his solitary and sorrowful appearance, which likely raised concerns and alerted the Johnsons to the fact that something was amiss.

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  • 9. 

    How did Hilda treat Thora?

    • Very nicely

    • Unkindly

    • Politely

    Correct Answer
    A. Unkindly
    Explanation
    Hilda treated Thora unkindly.

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  • 10. 

    What did the brook seem to say?

    • You are always on my mind.

    • You are kind.

    • You are not kind.

    Correct Answer
    A. You are not kind.
    Explanation
    The brook seemed to say "You are not kind." This can be inferred from the fact that the other two options, "You are always on my mind" and "You are kind" are positive statements, while the given answer is the only negative statement. Therefore, it can be concluded that the brook is expressing that the person in question is not kind.

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