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)

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

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

His business failed, and he had to leave town.

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

2.

Mrs. Cobb's comments about "last words" refer to what, exactly? (from Chapter 6)

The last words said by a person before going to sleep.

The last words said by a person when being visited by someone else.

The last words said by a person before death.

The last words said by a person before they get married.

3.

The appearance of new clothes on Turner's bed is a metaphoric representation of which of the novel's themes? (from Chapter 3)

The pursuit of individual identity.

Racism.

The power of faith.

The power of nature.

4.

Which character leads the church meeting to decide what to do about Reverend Buckminster? (from Chapter 11)

Deacon Hurd.

Sheriff Elwell.

Mr. Newton.

Mr. Stonecrop.

5.

Which incident, earlier in this chapter, can be seen as being metaphorically echoed by the unexpected surprise of the crashing tree? (from Chapter 9)

The surprise of Mr. Stonecrop's reaction to Mrs. Cobb's decision.

The surprise of Mrs. Cobb leaving Turner her house.

The surprise of Lizzie being present when Mrs. Cobb dies.

The surprise of Reverend Buckminster's lie about Mrs. Cobb's last words.

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