Flora and Ulysses Chapters 50-60

What does Flora's mom's behavior at dinner reveal about her character?

• It reveals her stress and struggle to cope with family changes.

• It shows her confidence and ease in handling family matters.

• It indicates her indifference towards her family's needs.

• It highlights her desire to maintain a perfect family image.

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What was unusual about Flora's parents on the horsehair couch?

• They were arguing loudly.

• They were reading books.

• They were holding hands.

• They were watching TV.

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What is the significance of Flora's comic book reading?

• It reflects her imagination and desire for adventure.

• It shows her lack of interest in reality.

• It indicates her preference for solitude over socializing.

• It demonstrates her ability to memorize facts.

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What strange behavior did Flora's mom exhibit during dinner?

• She spoke in a robotic voice.

• She sang a song.

• She danced on the table.

• She refused to eat her food.

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What realization did Flora NOT come to at the end of the story?

• She did not want to be William Spiver's friend.

• She wanted to explore the world with her family.

• She realized the importance of friendship.

• She wanted to help others in need.

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What role does humor play in Flora and Ulysses?

• Humor is used to lighten serious moments and to show the quirky nature of the characters.

• Humor serves to create tension between the characters.

• Humor is primarily used to develop the plot and advance the story.

• Humor is a tool for character development and does not affect the overall tone.

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Why was William Spiver staying with his great aunt Tootie?

• He was not getting along with his new stepdad.

• He wanted to spend the summer with her.

• He was looking for a new school.

• He was visiting for a family reunion.

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How does Flora's perception of her mom change throughout the story?

• Flora becomes resentful of her mom's decisions.

• Flora begins to understand her mom's struggles and realizes her love for her.

• Flora feels indifferent towards her mom's actions.

• Flora believes her mom is always wrong.

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What lesson does Flora learn about love and friendship?

• Love is always easy and straightforward.

• True friends only accept each other when they are perfect.

• Flora learns that love can be complicated and that true friends accept each other as they are.

• Friendship is more important than love.

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How does Flora feel about her relationship with Ulysses?

• Flora loves Ulysses and values their friendship.

• Flora is indifferent towards Ulysses.

• Flora dislikes Ulysses and wants to end their friendship.

• Flora feels betrayed by Ulysses.

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