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.

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.

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

2.

Which of the visitors to Malaga Island does Lizzie's grandfather have the most in common with, and why? (from Chapter 2)

Deacon Hurd: they both have young sons.

Reverend Buckminster: they are both ministers.

Sheriff Elwell: they are both lawmen.

Mr. Stonecrop: they are both interested in the prosperity of Phippsburg.

3.

What aspect of their respective family lives do Lizzie and Turner have in common? (from Chapter 1)

Both are descended from men who treat them like adults.

Both are orphans.

Both have several siblings.

Both are descended from men who preach the word of God.

4.

The situation of the crab eaten by the seagull in this chapter might be considered metaphorically similar to which other situation referred to in this chapter, and why? (from Chapter 2)

Lizzie: her friendship with Turner is about to be "eaten" by the racism of her grandfather.

The people who live on Malaga: their homes are about to be "eaten" by the people of Phippsburg.

Turner: his joy at playing for Mrs. Cobb is about to be "eaten" by his father's contention that it is a punishment.

Deacon Hurd: his position in the church is about to be "eaten" by the influence of Mr. Stonecrop.

5.

Which character is surprisingly sympathetic to Turner in Chapter 1? (from Chapter 1)

Lizzie.

Willis Hurd.

Mrs. Cobb.

Mrs. Hurd.

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