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Is the narrator able to talk without stuttering?
False
Does the narrator trust words on paper more than words in the air?
True
Is the trick called Gentle Air meant to help the narrator with his stutter?
True
Does the narrator use a typewriter to write down the words that gave him the most trouble for the day?
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True or false: The substitute paperboy has no difficulty communicating and speaks fluently?
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True or false: Mrs. Worthington accuses the paperboy of calling her a derogatory term?
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True or false: The paperboy decides to apologize to Mrs. Worthington by sending her a text message?
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True or false: Mrs. Worthington scolds the paperboy for throwing the newspaper and demands he places it in front of the door?
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True or false: The paperboy feels confident and unembarrassed after the confrontation with Mrs. Worthington?
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True or false: Mrs. Worthington invites the paperboy for tea, and he accepts the invitation?
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True or false: Mrs. Worthington decides to pay the paperboy monthly for his newspaper delivery?
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True or false: Mrs. Worthington shows kindness towards the paperboy by paying him weekly?
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True or false: Mrs. Worthington invites the paperboy to visit again the next day?
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True or false: The paperboy's stutter prevents him from accepting Mrs. Worthington's invitation for lemonade?
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True or false: Mrs. Worthington accuses the paperboy of being lazy and unreliable?
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True or false: Mrs. Worthington touches the paperboy's nose affectionately?
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True or false: The protagonist's father is not supportive of his decision to take on a paper route?
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True or false: The protagonist's mother's nightly routine is not depicted in the chapter?
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True or false: The regular carriers start arriving at the newspaper drop around 5 o'clock on the first Monday of the route?
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True or false: The carriers include only kids and no adults?
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True or false: The protagonist does not struggle with stuttering in the chapter?
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True or false: The protagonist encounters a younger boy at the drop who inquires about the absence of another carrier?
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True or false: The protagonist struggles with a sharp knife while cutting the heavy cords around the newspapers?
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True or false: The protagonist does not carry a route book for guidance?
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True or false: The protagonist's speech difficulties are not explained in the chapter?
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True or false: The protagonist practices the speech exercises given to him by his teacher while delivering the newspapers?
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True or false: The protagonist unintentionally offends a customer when trying to say 'toss' when tossing a paper?
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True or false: The encounter with the customer highlights the protagonist's struggle with speech as he stutters when trying to explain himself?
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True or false: The narrator is anxious about starting a paper route.
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True or false: The narrator has a fascination with a woman named Mrs. Worthington.
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True or false: The narrator's favorite place to read is on the Wicked Furniture.
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True or false: Ara T is known for sharpening knives and pushing a cart around the neighborhood.
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True or false: The narrator gives Ara T his knife to sharpen, and Ara T demonstrates his skill by sharpening the knife with a show of expertise.
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True or false: Ara T asks for money in advance to buy oil for whetting the knife, and the narrator readily gives him two quarters from the money he has been saving.
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True or false: The narrator has been saving money from various sources, including his father's pocket change and payments from Rat's father for untangling chains and ropes at his hardware store.
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True or false: The narrator looks up to Ara T and admires his skills, including his ability to cut a tin can into a ribbon with a sharpened knife.
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True or false: The narrator's mother has warned him about Ara T, mentioning that he sometimes 'got the fits,' but the narrator has only seen him doing his work.
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True or false: The narrator and Rat enjoy watching Ara T push his cart and collect junk around the neighborhood, despite the warnings from the narrator's mother.
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True or false: The text provides a glimpse into the narrator's fascination with words, as he explains his preference for saying 'Wicked' instead of 'wicker' and his struggles with pronunciation.
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True or false: The passage highlights the narrator's determination and willingness to help Ara T, despite the warnings and prejudices of others.
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True or false: The narrator has a strong connection to typing and dislikes using commas due to his stutter?
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True or false: Mam, whose real name is Miss Nellie Avent, has been a significant source of support for the narrator since he was five?
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True or false: Rat, the narrator's best friend, is called Mr. Rat by Mam and is understanding of the narrator's stutter?
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True or false: The narrator feels guilty for causing Rat's busted lip and agrees to handle his paper route for July?
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True or false: The narrator excels at throwing and is anxious about collecting money for the paper route due to his stutter?
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True or false: The narrator's stutter causes people to misjudge him, and he finds solace in talking to Mam?
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True or false: Mam shares a story about an old man who predicted her brother's tragic fate, which adds to the narrator's worries?
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True or false: Mam offers to accompany the narrator on his paper route, but he insists on doing it alone to show he's growing up?
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True or false: The narrator's father arrives home, and Mam waits for him while reassuring the narrator?
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True or false: The text explores the narrator's internal struggles and hopes that writing about his experiences will provide clarity?
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True or false: The narrator's deep bond with Mam and his determination to overcome challenges are central themes in the text?
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True or false: The text highlights the narrator's complex emotions and the impact of his stutter on his interactions with others?
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True or false: The protagonist regrets not yelling 'KNIFE' at the top of his lungs when Ara T moved on down the alley?
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True or false: The paperboy's encounters with Ara T and Mrs. Worthington reflect his struggle to solve his own problems and navigate social interactions?
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True or false: The paperboy feels conflicted about telling Mam that Ara T had his knife and wouldn't give it back?
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True or false: The paperboy feels a sense of independence and responsibility as he handles the route on his own, despite the challenges he faces?
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True or false: The narrator hides the raincoat and newspaper bags near Mrs. Worthington's porch
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True or false: Ara T collects whiskey bottles with leftover whiskey and hides them in a wooden crate
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True or false: The narrator hears Mrs. Worthington crying on the porch, likely due to Greaser Charles
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True or false: Ara T uses an old car antenna to open a hidden door in the fence, revealing an old coal shed where he stores his collected items
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True or false: The blue Ford, presumably belonging to Mrs. Worthington, is gone when the narrator heads home
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True or false: Ara T eventually stops at a big three-story house with a garage and wooden fence
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True or false: The narrator waits near Mrs. Worthington's porch until the lights in the neighborhood start coming on
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True or false: The narrator feels unable to do anything for Mrs. Worthington despite wanting to help
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True or false: The narrator follows Ara T, being cautious not to be seen or heard
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True or false: Ara T is meticulous in his collection, neatly putting back lids on the cans
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True or false: The encounter with Mrs. Worthington highlights the protagonist's struggle with speech as he stutters when trying to explain himself
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True or false: Ara T is known for sharpening knives and pushing a cart around the neighborhood
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True or false: The protagonist's unique perspective and struggles with communication and social interactions are central to the narrative?
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True or false: The protagonist's routine includes touching lampposts while running home and interacting with his parents before bed?
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True or false: The protagonist collects money from a household and observes TV Boy watching a game show?
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True or false: The protagonist feels a sense of importance when playing in a baseball game and misses his former catcher, Rat?
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True or false: The protagonist's mother talks on the phone while his father talks about financial matters?
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True or false: The protagonist struggles with lying and prefers not to answer the phone?
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True or false: The protagonist rides his bike to Mr. Spiro's house to discuss a piece of a dollar bill given to him?
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True or false: The protagonist is preoccupied with thoughts of Mrs. Worthington, Greaser Charles, Ara T, and Mr. Spiro?
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True or false: The protagonist faces challenges with cutting newspaper bundles and is concerned about Ara T avoiding him?
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True or false: The protagonist's mother accompanies him on his paper route, showing her support for his growth?
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True or false: The protagonist's father is indifferent to his decision to take on a paper route?
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True or false: The text is from the book 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' by Mark Haddon?
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The narrator encounters a man claiming to be Mrs. Worthington's cousin, leading the narrator to question the man's identity.
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The narrator writes a note to Mr. Spiro to thank him for helping with a lip injury and leaves it in his newspaper.
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The narrator reflects on his stuttering and difficulty speaking, especially in certain spots, and how he tries to avoid those spots.
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The narrator considers the name 'Faye' as a 'Half-and-Half Word' that he may be able to say without stuttering.
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The narrator encounters TV Boy and recalls his own experiences with television while delivering newspapers.
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The man claims to be Faye's cousin, but the narrator suspects he is lying and finds out that Mrs. Worthington's first name is Faye.
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The narrator plans to collect payment from Mrs. Worthington's house but encounters a man who claims to be her cousin.
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The encounter with the man at Mrs. Worthington's house leads the narrator to consider the name 'Faye' as a 'Half-and-Half Word' that he may be able to say without stuttering.
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The narrator makes personal connections with the people on the route while delivering newspapers.
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The narrator delivers newspapers on a route and recalls his experiences and observations.
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The narrator's deep bond with Mam and his determination to overcome challenges are central themes in the text.
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The narrator practices the speech exercises given to him by his teacher while delivering the newspapers.
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True or false: Mr. Spiro's knowledge of speech pathology helps the child feel supported and understood in dealing with his stuttering?
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True or false: The child's speech improves when he talks while swinging, a technique that helps him to speak more smoothly?
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True or false: The protagonist feels empowered and hopeful after the conversation with Mr. Spiro?
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True or false: Mr. Spiro's understanding and support make the child feel respected and valued, unlike other adults who struggle to understand his stuttering?
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True or false: The child is advised to continue with speech therapy and assured that nonfluent speech is a result of improperly learned motor skills, not psychological issues?
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True or false: The child's conversation with Mr. Spiro is the first time an adult talks to him about his stuttering in a supportive and understanding manner?
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True or false: The child's stuttering is not understood or supported by other adults in the story?
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True or false: Mr. Spiro's straightforward and respectful approach to the child's stuttering does not make a lasting impact on the child?
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True or false: The child struggles to say the name of his favorite baseball player, Ryne Duren, due to his stutter, but Mr. Spiro helps him say it in unison?
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True or false: The child feels grateful for the support and understanding shown by Mr. Spiro, as it is a rare experience for him in dealing with his stuttering?
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True or false: The child's speech difficulties are not explained in the story?
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True or false: The child's conversation with Mr. Spiro does not give him hope and encouragement to overcome his stuttering?
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True or false: The protagonist feels physically unwell and experiences discomfort while eating at the restaurant?
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True or false: The protagonist's senses become overwhelmed by the various smells in the restaurant, causing dizziness?
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True or false: The protagonist's discomfort escalates to the point of vomiting in the restaurant?
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True or false: The protagonist's mother is concerned and looks at him expectantly as he starts to feel sick in the restaurant?
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True or false: The narrator's mother encourages him to read in his room while she attends a meeting at the country club.
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True or false: The boy's father seems to struggle with his own stutter.
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True or false: The boy's mother is caught smoking by the narrator.
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True or false: The boy's father keeps shotguns for hunting in the closet, which makes the narrator feel uncomfortable.
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True or false: The text highlights the boy's feelings of isolation and the complexities of family relationships.
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True or false: The boy's mother offers him support and understanding.
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True or false: The boy feels misunderstood and frustrated by his inability to communicate effectively.
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True or false: The boy's curiosity leads him to explore his parents' bedroom and closet despite being forbidden to do so.
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True or false: The boy's internal struggle with his speech impediment and his family's dynamics is evident throughout the text.
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True or false: The boy accidentally spews spaghetti at a restaurant, causing embarrassment and frustration for his family and their friends.
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True or false: The boy's parents discuss his stutter with differing opinions on its origins and treatment.
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True or false: The boy discovers a hatbox in the closet containing personal papers and pictures that seem special to his mother.
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True or false: The protagonist's mother offered to make him a pimento cheese sandwich for lunch, but he preferred just cheese due to his aversion to pimentos?
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True or false: The protagonist's father arrived late, apologized for missing lunch, and praised the protagonist for taking on a paper route, showing his growing responsibility?
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True or false: The protagonist started his paper route, encountering Big Sack and Ara T, who were behaving strangely?
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True or false: The protagonist noticed an old bicycle at Mr. Spiro's house before Mr. Spiro came out to talk to him?
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True or false: The protagonist had prepared for the conversation with Mr. Spiro by folding papers and thinking about his questions?
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True or false: The protagonist was curious about Dick and his hatband, and observed Mr. Spiro's peculiar choice of drinking hot coffee on a hot day?
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True or false: The protagonist and Mr. Spiro had a brief exchange, indicating a potential for a deeper conversation?
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True or false: The protagonist's regular caretaker, Mam, was absent for an unusually long time, causing him concern?
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True or false: The protagonist whispered to his father about the plot during the movie and received praise for his insight?
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True or false: The protagonist and his father discussed the resemblance of a boy to his father, leading to a deeper conversation about father-son similarities?
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True or false: The protagonist's father was caught in a meeting and was late for lunch before going to the movie?
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True or false: The encounter with Big Sack and Ara T highlights the protagonist's struggle with speech as he stutters when trying to explain himself?
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True or false: The narrator's father is listed as 'Unknown' on his birth certificate?
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True or false: The narrator's mother intervened with the principal to allow the narrator to skip a grade?
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True or false: The narrator's stuttering causes him emotional and physical pain?
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True or false: The narrator reflects on his preference for his father over his mother?
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True or false: The narrator ponders the physical resemblance to his father and questions his paternity?
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True or false: The narrator's routine is affected by his preoccupation with the discovered information?
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True or false: The narrator's father surprises him by taking the afternoon off work to spend time with him?
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True or false: The narrator and his father plan to watch a western movie called 'Shane' at the Crosstown Theatre?
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True or false: The narrator's father plans a special day with him, including watching a movie together?
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True or false: The narrator's father plans to take him hunting and spend time with him?
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True or false: The box in the attic contains report cards, a letter from the principal, and a thick book of photographs?
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True or false: The narrator's father's name is listed as 'Unknown' on his birth certificate?
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Mr. Spiro's house is filled with thousands of books stored in wooden crates, creating a unique and unexpected sight.
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The living room is dominated by wooden crates filled with books in different languages and some still showing stickers from their original use for oranges or bananas.
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The child is nervous and excited to explore Mr. Spiro's unconventional environment.
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There is a small bed in the room covered with a white sheet and a double-sized pillow with arms, surrounded by scattered books.
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The encounter with Mr. Spiro and his unique house offers the child a new perspective and appreciation for the world of books and knowledge.
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Mr. Spiro serves the child orangeade and asks complex questions, creating a comfortable environment for conversation.
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Mr. Spiro's straightforward and respectful approach to the child's stuttering makes a lasting impact on the child.
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The child is invited into Mr. Spiro's house after Mr. Spiro serves the child lemonade and asks simple questions.
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The living room contains a big stuffed chair, a floor lamp, and glass-paned doors leading to another room filled with more crates of books.
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The child admires Mr. Spiro's intelligence and is invited into Mr. Spiro's house, filled with thousands of books stored in cardboard boxes.
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Mr. Spiro highlights the ease of adults in effectively communicating with children due to discomfort and a "code" that children often don't understand.
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Mr. Spiro's house is similar to anything the child has seen before, creating a sense of wonder and curiosity.
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True or false: The bag of red onions was placed next to cans of Vienna sausages in different sizes.
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True or false: The narrator had only tasted Vienna sausages once and didn’t like them.
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True or false: The pile of coats in Ara T's small bed looked out of place in July.
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True or false: The camera, handbags, and other items found under the blanket were Ara T's private treasure.
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True or false: The protagonist feels physically ill due to the heat and stench in Ara T's shed?
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True or false: The protagonist successfully hides in the shed without being noticed when he hears dogs barking and a cart approaching?
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True or false: The protagonist manages to escape the shed after a confrontation with Ara T?
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True or false: The protagonist struggles with disturbing thoughts about Ara T and his shed, finding it hard to shake off the feeling of dirtiness?
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True or false: The protagonist's mother, with a broken nose, engages in a conversation with the protagonist about words and their connections?
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True or false: The protagonist wakes up early, reflecting on the loss of his knife and money to Ara T, and engages in a conversation with his mother about words and their connections?
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True or false: The protagonist unintentionally offends a customer when trying to say 'toss' when tossing a paper?
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True or false: The protagonist's discomfort escalates to the point of vomiting in the restaurant?
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True or false: The narrator's mother encourages him to read in his room while she attends a meeting at the country club?
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True or false: The narrator feels misunderstood and frustrated by his inability to communicate effectively?
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True or false: The paperboy's stutter prevents him from accepting Mrs. Worthington's invitation for lemonade?
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True or false: The text highlights the boy's feelings of isolation and the complexities of family relationships?
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True or false: The boy values Mr. Spiro's special words more than money?
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True or false: The boy's mother attends the singing part of the church service at night?
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True or false: The boy panics and runs to check the missing newspaper bags, but they're gone?
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True or false: The boy seeks answers and guidance by whispering to a spider about his father?
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True or false: The boy contemplates the word 'unknown' and reflects on his father?
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True or false: The boy feels physically unwell and experiences discomfort while eating at the restaurant?
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True or false: The boy's mother suspects Ara T, a person of interest in the story?
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True or false: The boy plans to borrow bags from Rat's mother and worries about Ara T's actions?
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True or false: The boy tries to distract himself by reading and remembers a childhood game with spiders?
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True or false: The boy's mother notices the missing newspaper bags, and the boy feels uneasy?
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True or false: The boy values Mr. Spiro's special words more than collecting newspaper bags?
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True or false: The boy's mother gets ready for church, but they only attend the singing part at night?
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True or false: The narrator uses his stutter to gain sympathy and manipulate people?
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True or false: Mam's lack of laughter since her 'Accident' is noted?
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True or false: Mam's strong faith and reliance on God is emphasized?
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True or false: The narrator unintentionally upsets Mam, and he feels sorry but doesn't express it?
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True or false: The narrator and Mam trick the photographer into taking their picture by fabricating a story?
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True or false: Mam is skilled in sewing and creates a needle story about Noah and the ark?
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True or false: The narrator asks Mam if she is afraid of lions and she responds with a story about panthers?
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True or false: The narrator and Mam dress up in costumes for the photograph?
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True or false: The narrator's routine is affected by his preoccupation with the discovered information?
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True or false: The protagonist's father is indifferent to his decision to take on a paper route?
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True or false: Mam, whose real name is Miss Nellie Avent, has been a significant source of support for the narrator since he was five?
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True or false: The narrator plans to collect payment from Mrs. Worthington's house but encounters a man who claims to be her cousin?
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True or false: Mam and the protagonist defied segregation norms by sitting at the front of the bus and enjoyed their time at the zoo?
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True or false: Mam emphasized the need to respect rules and authority, and the protagonist felt that neither the rules nor the authorities were doing a good job?
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True or false: Mam made up names for the monkeys at the zoo and interacted with other African American ladies in uniform, who acted differently than they did at church?
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True or false: Mam caught an older kid trying to feed Mr. Gibbons, highlighting her protective nature and sense of responsibility towards others?
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True or false: The protagonist struggled to sleep, feeling vengeful due to the injustice faced by Mam and the segregation rules?
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True or false: The protagonist questioned the fairness of the segregation rules, to which Mam responded that it wasn't her place to judge?
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True or false: The text portrays the challenges of segregation, racism, and the resilience of the characters in the face of injustice and societal norms?
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True or false: Mam and the protagonist went to the zoo, where Mam could only go on Wednesdays and had to go with the protagonist due to segregation rules?
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True or false: Mam was the only lady who remained consistent in her behavior, and none of the ladies mentioned Mam's injuries, hinting at a silent understanding among them?
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True or false: The protagonist tried to find out who hurt Mam, and also asked about the segregation rules on the bus, feeling that they didn't make sense?
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True or false: The protagonist thought about Mam's sacrifices and her constant care for him, and her face being 'busted up' after a few days' leave?
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True or false: The protagonist's mother, Mam, had been hurt and was quiet and slow all week but was happy during choir practice, which calmed the protagonist?
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True or false: Mam usually had the groceries delivered when the narrator's parents were away?
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True or false: The narrator feels conflicted about missing doing the paper route on his own, even in extreme heat?
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True or false: The driver called out the narrator's bundle number at the newspaper drop without being asked?
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True or false: The narrator feels empowered after the conversation with slick-haired Willie?
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True or false: The protagonist hands over his money to Mam without hesitation?
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True or false: Mam takes snuff in front of the protagonist for the first time?
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True or false: The neighborhood they enter is lively, with people outside having a good time?
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True or false: Mam warns the protagonist to stay close and follow her instructions as they explore unfamiliar streets?
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True or false: The story leaves the reader with a sense of anticipation and mystery?
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True or false: Mam and the protagonist encounter a significant discovery in the alley?
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True or false: The protagonist's speech difficulties are not explained in the chapter?
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True or false: The protagonist feels physically unwell and experiences discomfort while eating at the restaurant?
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True or false: Mam caught an older kid trying to feed Mr. Gibbons, highlighting her protective nature and sense of responsibility towards others?
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True or false: The protagonist's routine includes touching lampposts while running home and interacting with his parents before bed?
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True or false: The protagonist's mother accompanies him on his paper route, showing her support for his growth?
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True or false: The protagonist's father plans to take him hunting and spend time with him?
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True or false: The protagonist's emotional turmoil leads him to consider destructive behavior, as he contemplates throwing rocks at streetlamps.
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True or false: The protagonist's frustration is reflected in his declining attention to detail on his paper route, marked by messy check marks.
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True or false: The protagonist's personal life is in turmoil as he grapples with the knowledge that his father may not be who he thought.
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True or false: The protagonist's emotional state and personal challenges are evident through his actions, such as throwing rocks and feeling defeated by the Man in the Moon's smile.
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True or false: The protagonist's discomfort escalates to the point of vomiting in the restaurant?
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True or false: The protagonist encounters a younger boy at the drop who inquires about the absence of another carrier?
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True or false: The blue Ford, presumably belonging to Mrs. Worthington, is gone when the narrator heads home?
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True or false: The narrator considers the name 'Faye' as a 'Half-and-Half Word' that he may be able to say without stuttering.
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True or false: The narrator writes a note to Mr. Spiro to thank him for helping with a lip injury and leaves it in his newspaper.
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True or false: The narrator uses a typewriter to write down the words that gave him the most trouble for the day?
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True or false: The narrator feels empowered after the conversation with slick-haired Willie?
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True or false: The text is from the book 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' by Mark Haddon?
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True or false: The narrator's mother, Mam, gives him permission to go to Rat's and then return to eat?
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True or false: The narrator has a speech impediment and uses Gentle Air to speak clearly?
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True or false: The narrator is worried about Mr. Spiro leaving on a trip and feels stuck in the city with only Rat for company?
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True or false: The narrator discovers that all the money from his room, including his billfold and wristwatch, is missing, and the room is in disarray?
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True or false: Mam instructs the narrator to go to Rat's house while she handles her 'business'?
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True or false: The narrator initially obeys Mam's instruction to go to Rat's house but then decides to follow Mam to Ara T's shed?
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True or false: Mam forcefully opens the shed door, revealing the stolen items inside?
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True or false: The narrator had witnessed how Ara T opens the shed, but he hesitates to disclose this information to Mam?
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True or false: Mam breaks open the shed door, exposing the stolen goods and Ara T's involvement in the theft?
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True or false: The narrator feels a sense of importance when playing in a baseball game and misses his former catcher, Rat?
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True or false: The narrator considers the name 'Faye' as a 'Half-and-Half Word' that he may be able to say without stuttering?
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True or false: The text portrays the challenges of segregation, racism, and the resilience of the characters in the face of injustice and societal norms?
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True or false: The protagonist encounters TV Boy, who is non-verbal, and has a heartwarming interaction with him and his mother, leading to a realization about communication.
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True or false: The protagonist decides that TV Boy would make a good friend and contemplates learning sign language.
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True or false: The protagonist leaves Mr. Spiro's house feeling a sense of foreboding and sadness, reflecting on the impact of his experiences on the paper route.
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True or false: The protagonist feels a sense of loneliness and nostalgia as he walks his route for the last time, saying goodbye to the familiar streets.
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True or false: The protagonist reflects on his father's lesson about a deaf-mute elevator man and feels remorse for getting mad at TV Boy.
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True or false: The protagonist is full of confidence and skill on his last day of throwing newspapers, aiming for perfection.
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True or false: The protagonist has been looking for Mrs. Worthington, who has been avoiding contact, and is preparing for his last day on the route.
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True or false: The protagonist prepares to visit Mrs. Worthington, noticing his mother's absence and feeling strange emotions.
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True or false: The protagonist reflects on how his experiences on his paper route have changed him and made him consider sharing his experiences with his friend Rat.
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True or false: The protagonist has been standing up for himself, having good conversations with Mr. Spiro, and keeping a mysterious encounter with Mrs. Worthington to himself.
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True or false: Mr. Spiro presents himself in a clean and neat outfit, using cologne, and the protagonist feels a sense of unease and sadness at the sight of his packed bags.
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True or false: The protagonist visits Mr. Spiro's house to collect payment and notices Mr. Spiro's packed bags and a duffel bag with his name on it, indicating that he might be leaving.
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True or false: The narrator's mother explained the concept of the soul to him after church?
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True or false: The narrator's mother believes the Lord will protect their soul?
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True or false: The narrator's mother felt the Lord move her to the knife buried in Ara T's coat pocket?
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True or false: The narrator's mother explained that the soul is the part of oneself that nobody can see?
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True or false: The narrator's friend Rat is dating Freda, and the narrator reflects on the changes in their lives and relationships.
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True or false: The narrator's mother expresses concern about his future and suggests a career in writing due to his skill with words.
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True or false: The narrator's parents discuss plans for a new house, including features such as a central vacuum system, hinting at their aspirations and lifestyle changes.
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True or false: The narrator carries a special dollar bill and struggles with a stutter, showing his determination and attachment to meaningful objects.
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True or false: The narrator's reflections and interactions with others illustrate the complexities of adolescence and the challenges of navigating social dynamics and personal identity.
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True or false: The protagonist's discomfort escalates to the point of vomiting in the restaurant?
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True or false: The narrator's deep bond with Mam and his determination to overcome challenges are central themes in the text.
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True or false: The narrator encounters TV Boy, who is non-verbal, and has a heartwarming interaction with him and his mother, leading to a realization about communication.
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True or false: The narrator plans to collect payment from Mrs. Worthington's house but encounters a man who claims to be her cousin.
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True or false: The protagonist and his father discussed the resemblance of a boy to his father, leading to a deeper conversation about father-son similarities?
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True or false: The narrator's mother notices the missing newspaper bags, and the boy feels uneasy?
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True or false: The paperboy feels conflicted about telling Mam that Ara T had his knife and wouldn't give it back?
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True or false: The protagonist's father gives him a box of pralines, assuming they're his favorite, even though he doesn't like them.
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True or false: The protagonist's father talks about building a new house with air conditioning and a swimming pool in East Memphis, but the protagonist prefers the attic fan.
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True or false: The protagonist's father arrives with heavy suitcases and asks about the bank being open on Saturdays.
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True or false: The father gives the protagonist a $20 bill as a bonus for his hard work and upcoming birthday.
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True or false: The protagonist reflects on the missed opportunity to help Ara T with the money.
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True or false: The father suggests playing pitch and catch, but the protagonist pretends to be interested, feeling empty after crying.
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True or false: The protagonist reflects on his father's role in his life, feeling grateful for his care and support despite his stutter.
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True or false: The protagonist throws four good pitches to his father, each time calling out one of Mr. Spiro's four words: Student, Servant, Seller, Seeker.
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True or false: The protagonist hopes these words will help him pay back his father for being good to him.
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True or false: The protagonist's speech teacher had told him that stuttering occurs when a person tries extra hard not to stutter, and he wishes he could get over his stutter for his father's sake.
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True or false: The protagonist feels indebted to his father and appreciates his efforts, despite the official unknown status of his biological father.
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True or false: The protagonist's internal struggle with his stutter and his father's role in his life is a central theme in the text.
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True or false: The protagonist's reflections on integration and self-acceptance are central themes in the text?
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True or false: The protagonist's mother and Rat's mother discuss integration and moving to a predominantly white school for Rat?
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True or false: The protagonist decides to bury his written reflections in the patio to preserve his words?
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True or false: The text emphasizes the lasting impact of words on paper compared to spoken words?
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True or false: The protagonist's journey towards self-acceptance and courage to speak up is a central theme in the text?
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True or false: The story symbolizes the protagonist's growth and acceptance of his stutter, as well as his realization of the significance of words?
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True or false: The protagonist contemplates the significance of judging people solely based on appearance and speech?
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True or false: The protagonist narrates a classroom activity where he overcomes his fear of speaking and visualizes addressing significant people from his life?
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True or false: The protagonist embraces his stutter and asserts the importance of his words over his speech?
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True or false: The text explores themes of racial integration, self-acceptance, and the power of words?
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True or false: The protagonist shares his reflections with Mam, who understands him without saying a word?
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True or false: The text reflects on the integration of schools in Arkansas and the challenges it posed, leading to the involvement of the Army?
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True or false: The protagonist receives a special dollar from Mr. Spiro for his newspaper delivery, completing the dollar bill to form four pieces.
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True or false: Rat plans to give the protagonist a new knife from his father's hardware store as a gift.
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True or false: The protagonist refrains from sharing the full story of his experiences with Rat, feeling that the untold parts would render the story incomplete.
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True or false: The protagonist spends time reading the Press-Scimitar about the Yankees and Casey Stengel, finding comfort in sports news.
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True or false: The protagonist stops the newspaper delivery to Mr. Spiro's house until the autumnal equinox, which Rat is puzzled about.
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True or false: The protagonist also stops the newspaper delivery to Mrs. Worthington's house, feeling an unexplained connection to her.
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True or false: The text is an excerpt from 'The Mighty Heave' by Orr Kelly, depicting a slice of life for the young protagonist as he navigates emotions, friendships, and responsibilities.
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True or false: The protagonist and Rat deliver newspapers together, and the protagonist informs Rat about the delivery status of their customers.
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True or false: The setting is in Memphis during a hot spell on the first Saturday in August, with a puny drizzle breaking the heat.
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True or false: The protagonist, a young boy, is comforted by his mother as he cries uncontrollably, feeling a sense of relief after releasing his tears.
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True or false: Mr. Spiro leaves a note for the protagonist, encouraging him to continue writing poetry and hinting at a business transaction to be explored after his return.
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True or false: Rat, a friend of the protagonist, shares stories about his time on the farm, but the protagonist struggles to focus on the stories.
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Study Notes
The Paper Route: Overcoming Challenges with the Help of Mam
- The narrator has a strong connection to typing and dislikes using commas due to his stutter.
- Mam, whose real name is Miss Nellie Avent, has been a significant source of support for the narrator since he was five.
- Rat, the narrator's best friend, is called Mr. Rat by Mam and is understanding of the narrator's stutter.
- The narrator feels guilty for causing Rat's busted lip and agrees to handle his paper route for July.
- The narrator excels at throwing and is anxious about collecting money for the paper route due to his stutter.
- The narrator's stutter causes people to misjudge him, and he finds solace in talking to Mam.
- Mam shares a story about an old man who predicted her brother's tragic fate, which adds to the narrator's worries.
- Mam offers to accompany the narrator on his paper route, but he insists on doing it alone to show he's growing up.
- The narrator's father arrives home, and Mam waits for him while reassuring the narrator.
- The text explores the narrator's internal struggles and hopes that writing about his experiences will provide clarity.
- The narrator's deep bond with Mam and his determination to overcome challenges are central themes in the text.
- The text highlights the narrator's complex emotions and the impact of his stutter on his interactions with others.
Support and Understanding for a Child with Stuttering
- The protagonist, a child with a stutter, meets Mr. Spiro who engages him in conversation about baseball and helps him overcome his stuttering.
- The child struggles to say the name of his favorite baseball player, Ryne Duren, due to his stutter, but Mr. Spiro helps him say it in unison.
- Mr. Spiro reveals that he has some knowledge of speech pathology and engages the child in a conversation about his stuttering.
- The child feels supported and understood by Mr. Spiro, unlike other adults who often ignore or misunderstand his stuttering.
- Mr. Spiro encourages the child to continue with speech therapy and assures him that nonfluent speech is a result of improperly learned motor skills, not psychological issues.
- This is the first time the child feels like he has a fighting chance to overcome his stuttering, as Mr. Spiro's words give him hope and encouragement.
- The child is under the care of a speech pathologist and is advised to listen to the speech teacher and practice what is taught.
- Mr. Spiro's understanding and support make the child feel respected and valued, unlike other adults who struggle to understand his stuttering.
- The child's speech improves when he talks while swinging, a technique that helps him to speak more smoothly.
- The conversation with Mr. Spiro is a significant moment for the child, as it is the first time an adult talks to him about his stuttering in a supportive and understanding manner.
- Mr. Spiro's straightforward and respectful approach to the child's stuttering makes a lasting impact on the child, who feels empowered and hopeful after the conversation.
- The child feels grateful for the support and understanding shown by Mr. Spiro, as it is a rare experience for him in dealing with his stuttering.
Mr. Spiro's Unique House and Conversation
- Mr. Spiro engages in a conversation with a child, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and communication.
- He highlights the difficulty adults have in effectively communicating with children due to discomfort and a "code" that children often don't understand.
- Mr. Spiro serves the child lemonade and asks simple questions, creating a comfortable environment for conversation.
- The child admires Mr. Spiro's intelligence and is invited into Mr. Spiro's house, filled with thousands of books stored in wooden crates, creating a unique and unexpected sight.
- The living room is dominated by these crates, with books in different languages and some crates still showing stickers from their original use for oranges or bananas.
- The child is surprised by the sight but also excited to explore the unusual environment.
- The living room contains a big stuffed chair, a floor lamp, and glass-paned doors leading to another room filled with more crates of books.
- There is a small bed in the room, covered with a white sheet and a double-sized pillow with arms, surrounded by scattered books.
- The child is amazed by the sheer number of books and the unconventional way they are stored.
- Mr. Spiro's house is unlike anything the child has seen before, creating a sense of wonder and curiosity.
- The experience leaves a strong impression on the child, who is both nervous and excited to explore this new environment.
- The encounter with Mr. Spiro and his unique house offers the child a new perspective and appreciation for the world of books and knowledge.
Challenges of Segregation and Racism in "The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963"
- The protagonist's mother, Mam, had been hurt and was quiet and slow all week but was happy during choir practice, which calmed the protagonist.
- The protagonist thought about Mam's sacrifices and her constant care for him, and her face being "busted up" after a few days' leave.
- The protagonist tried to find out who hurt Mam, and also asked about the segregation rules on the bus, feeling that they didn't make sense.
- Mam emphasized the need to respect rules and authority, but the protagonist felt that neither the rules nor the authorities were doing a good job.
- The protagonist struggled to sleep, feeling vengeful due to the injustice faced by Mam and the segregation rules.
- Mam and the protagonist went to the zoo, where Mam could only go on Wednesdays and had to go with the protagonist due to segregation rules.
- The protagonist questioned the fairness of the rules, to which Mam responded that it wasn't her place to judge.
- Mam and the protagonist sat at the front of the bus, defying the segregation norms, and enjoyed their time at the zoo.
- Mam made up names for the monkeys at the zoo and interacted with other African American ladies in uniform, who acted differently than they did at church.
- Mam was the only lady who remained consistent in her behavior, and none of the ladies mentioned Mam's injuries, hinting at a silent understanding among them.
- Mam caught an older kid trying to feed Mr. Gibbons, highlighting her protective nature and sense of responsibility towards others.
- The text portrays the challenges of segregation, racism, and the resilience of the characters in the face of injustice and societal norms.
A Boy's Last Day on the Route
- The protagonist reflects on how his experiences on his paper route have changed him and made him consider sharing his experiences with his friend Rat.
- The protagonist has been standing up for himself, having good conversations with Mr. Spiro, and keeping a mysterious encounter with Mrs. Worthington to himself.
- The protagonist has been looking for Mrs. Worthington, who has been avoiding contact, and is preparing for his last day on the route.
- The protagonist is full of confidence and skill on his last day of throwing newspapers, aiming for perfection.
- The protagonist prepares to visit Mrs. Worthington, noticing his mother's absence and feeling strange emotions.
- The protagonist encounters TV Boy, who is non-verbal, and has a heartwarming interaction with him and his mother, leading to a realization about communication.
- The protagonist reflects on his father's lesson about a deaf-mute elevator man and feels remorse for getting mad at TV Boy.
- The protagonist decides that TV Boy would make a good friend and contemplates learning sign language.
- The protagonist feels a sense of loneliness and nostalgia as he walks his route for the last time, saying goodbye to the familiar streets.
- The protagonist visits Mr. Spiro's house to collect payment and notices Mr. Spiro's packed bags and a duffel bag with his name on it, indicating that he might be leaving.
- Mr. Spiro presents himself in a clean and neat outfit, using cologne, and the protagonist feels a sense of unease and sadness at the sight of his packed bags.
- The protagonist leaves Mr. Spiro's house feeling a sense of foreboding and sadness, reflecting on the impact of his experiences on the paper route.
The Mighty Heave - A Chapter from "The Mighty Heave" by Orr Kelly
- The protagonist, a young boy, is comforted by his mother as he cries uncontrollably, feeling a sense of relief after releasing his tears.
- The setting is in Memphis during a hot spell on the first Saturday in August, with a puny drizzle breaking the heat.
- The protagonist receives three quarters, two dimes, and a special dollar from Mr. Spiro for his newspaper delivery, completing the dollar bill to form four pieces.
- Mr. Spiro leaves a note for the protagonist, encouraging him to continue writing poetry and hinting at a business transaction to be explored after his return.
- Rat, a friend of the protagonist, shares stories about his time on the farm, but the protagonist struggles to focus on the stories.
- The protagonist and Rat deliver newspapers together, and the protagonist informs Rat about the delivery status of their customers.
- Rat plans to give the protagonist a new knife from his father's hardware store as a gift.
- The protagonist stops the newspaper delivery to Mr. Spiro's house until the autumnal equinox, which Rat is puzzled about.
- The protagonist also stops the newspaper delivery to Mrs. Worthington's house, feeling an unexplained connection to her.
- The protagonist refrains from sharing the full story of his experiences with Rat, feeling that the untold parts would render the story incomplete.
- The protagonist spends time reading the Press-Scimitar about the Yankees and Casey Stengel, finding comfort in sports news.
- The text is an excerpt from "The Mighty Heave" by Orr Kelly, depicting a slice of life for the young protagonist as he navigates emotions, friendships, and responsibilities.
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