Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What happened to Mr. Stonecrop? (from Chapter 12)

His business failed, and he had to leave town.

His business prospered, and he ran away with the proceeds.

He was facing criminal charges for his role in what happened to the inhabitants of Malaga Island, and had to leave town.

He got caught trying to set fire to Mrs. Cobb's house, and left town before he could be criminally charged.

2.

Which character instructs Turner, perhaps surprisingly, in how to fight? (from Chapter 4)

Mrs. Hurd.

Mrs. Buckminster.

Mrs. Cobb.

Preacher Griffin.

3.

Which moment in this chapter is a secondary manifestation of the novel's thematic interest in the power of nature? (from Chapter 3)

Turner's trying to hit stones with driftwood.

Turner's discovery of a change of clothes waiting on his bed.

Turner's looking out at the stars.

Lizzie's knowledge of how to deal with a nosebleed.

4.

Narration describes Turner's perception of his father as "smaller". What incident, earlier in the narrative, is echoed by this comment? (from Chapter 5)

Turner's confiding in his mother that he no longer believes the things his father teaches in church.

Turner's questioning of whether his father actually believes what he's saying when he prays.

Turner's outburst of anger at his father for making him play the organ for Mrs. Cobb.

Turner's absolute belief that his father believes what he is saying when he prays.

5.

Which character seems to be the most impressed with Turner's baseball skills? (from Chapter 8)

Mr. Stonecrop.

Deacon Hurd.

Willis Hurd.

Reverend Buckminster.

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