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Questions and Answers
Why did the boy refuse to let anyone come into his room?
Why did the boy refuse to let anyone come into his room?
- He didn’t want anyone to catch his illness. (correct)
- He was afraid of the doctor.
- He wanted to be left alone.
- He didn’t want anyone to see him sick.
What was the boy worried about?
What was the boy worried about?
- His fever was too high.
- He was scared of the doctor.
- He didn’t want to take the medicine.
- He might die. (correct)
What temperature did the boy have when the narrator checked it?
What temperature did the boy have when the narrator checked it?
- One hundred.
- Ninety-eight.
- One hundred and two. (correct)
- One hundred and four.
How did the boy react when he understood the thermometer's difference?
How did the boy react when he understood the thermometer's difference?
What happened the next day after the boy relaxed?
What happened the next day after the boy relaxed?
Flashcards
Boy's Fear of Illness
Boy's Fear of Illness
The boy was afraid of getting others sick, not just himself.
Boy's Pale Face
Boy's Pale Face
The boy's face was white and his cheeks were flushed when the narrator found him.
Boy's Fever (Temperature)
Boy's Fever (Temperature)
The boy's temperature was 102 degrees Fahrenheit
Boy's Fear of Death
Boy's Fear of Death
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Misunderstood Thermometer
Misunderstood Thermometer
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Study Notes
Boy's Illness
- Refusal to accept help: The boy didn't want anyone to see him sick or catch his illness, preferring to be alone.
- Appearance: His face was white-faced and flushed when the narrator found him.
- Temperature: His temperature was 102 degrees Fahrenheit (One hundred and two).
- Fear of death: The boy was worried he might die due to believing his fever.
- Misunderstanding of thermometer: The boy believed the thermometer was broken, and the narrator explained it measured differently.
- Reaction to understanding: Upon learning how to correctly read the thermometer, the boy felt relieved.
- Request to father: The boy asked his father, "When will I get better?"
Further Questions and Answers
- Father's offer to leave: The boy begged his father to stay.
- Next day's recovery: The boy felt better and got out of bed the following day.
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Description
This quiz explores the narrative of a boy dealing with an illness, including his fears and misunderstandings about health. It highlights his emotions, his interactions with his father, and the journey to recovery. Test your knowledge on this touching story of fear and support.
