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WorksheetsThe Evolution of Calpernia Tate Ch. 1 - 8
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 19mins
Why was the Texas heat worse for the women than for the men?
The women had to work in the hot sun in the garden.
The women had to wear corsets and petticoats under their long dresses.
The women were more delicate than the men.
The men were used to the heat.
Before Calpernia asked her grandfather about the grasshoppers, how would you describe their relationship?
They were very close. Calpernia loved her grandfather more than anyone in the world.
It was a friendly relationship, because they were always teasing each other and joking around.
They were not close. Calpernia had barely spoken to her grandfather.
It was a long-distance relationship, because her grandfather lived far away.
What did Calpernia's favorite brother Harry give her?
a red notebook to write down her observations
a golden pen for taking scientific notes
a beautiful embroidered handkerchief
a wind machine
What did Calpernia think was the worst part of the piano recital?
She forgot how to play her piece.
The pages of her sheet music got out of order, so she played the music incorrectly.
She hated having her hair done and thought is looked appalling.
She was the only person in her family who had to participate.
What does Calpernia examine with her grandfather's microscope?
a drop of lake water
a drop of blood
a tiny grasshopper
a strand of hair
Why does Calpurnia hate Minerva Goodacre?
Calpurnia is worried she will take Harry away from her.
Calpurnia does not approve of her religion.
Minerva insulted Calpurnia about her piano playing.
Minerva was a better naturalist than Calpernia, so she was jealous.
What happens at the end of the Tates' dinner party?
The Goodacres leave early and Miss Goodacre does not speak to them again.
Calpernia drops the dessert tray, so her mother scolds her in front of everyone.
Miss Brown begs Calpurnia to start taking piano lessons again.
Calpernia's mother gets a headache and takes a double-dose of Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for Women.
Why does Harry get angry with Calpurnia?
Calpurnia borrowed his book without permission.
Calpurnia told their parents about his girlfriend.
Calpurnia spilled juice all over his best shirt.
Calpurnia embarrassed him in front of his friends.
Why does Calpurnia get her own room when her siblings have to share?
She is the only girl in the family.
She is the oldest and therefore gets more privileges.
She needs space for her science equipment.
Her siblings can't stand her snoring.
Why doesn't Calpurnia's mother enjoy having grandgather at their dinner parties?
She is embarrassed by the shabby way he dresses.
He slurps his food and has very bad table manners.
He often talks about things that are not suitable for polite company.
Food gets stuck in his long white beard, and it's disgusting.
