Main Idea and Key Details: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Second Graders

Question 1

What is the main idea of the story **'The Three Little Pigs'**?

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The three little pigs built houses of different materials.

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The big bad wolf was very hungry.

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The fox tricked the three little pigs into building houses.

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The three little pigs went out to play in the forest.

Question 2

Which of these is a supporting detail for the main idea that 'the three little pigs built houses of different materials'?

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The first pig built a house of sticks.

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The wolf huffed and puffed.

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The little pigs lived happily ever after.

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The wolf was very strong.

Question 3

What lesson can we learn from the story **'The Three Little Pigs'**?

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It is important to be prepared.

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It is important to be careful.

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It is important to be brave.

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It is important to be kind.

Question 4

What is the problem in the story **'The Three Little Pigs'**?

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The wolf wants to eat the pigs.

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The pigs don't have enough food.

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The pigs' houses are too small.

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The pigs are too lazy to build houses.

Question 5

How do the three little pigs solve the problem in the story **'The Three Little Pigs'**?

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They build houses of different materials.

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They run away from the wolf.

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They ask for help from the police.

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They hide in the woods.

Question 6

Which word in the text means 'special'?

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Unique

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Interesting

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Beautiful

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Important

Question 7

What kind of writing usually has a main idea and supporting details?

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Nonfiction article

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Story

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Poem

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Letter

Question 8

Which question will help you find the main idea of a text?

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What is the text about?

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Who are the characters in the story?

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Where does the story take place?

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How does the story end?

Question 9

What is the most important lesson that we can learn from the story 'The Little Red Hen'?

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It's important to work hard and not be lazy.

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It's okay to let others do all the work.

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It's important to share with your friends.

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It's okay to be selfish.

Question 10

What is the main idea of a story?

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The central message or idea that the story is trying to tell us

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The most important sentence in a story

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The details that support the main idea

Question 11

Read the sentence: 'The girl's cat, Mittens, loves to play with yarn.' What is the key detail in this sentence?

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loves to play with yarn

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The girl's cat

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Mittens

Question 12

Which word or phrase in the sentence 'The dog, a golden retriever, wagged its tail.' indicates a key detail?

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golden retriever

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dog

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wagged its tail

Question 13

Read the sentence: 'The teacher gave the students a test.' Which question could help you identify a key detail in this sentence?

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What did the teacher give the students?

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Who gave the students a test?

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Where did the teacher give the students a test?

Question 14

Which sentence has the most key details?

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The boy played outside with his friends and his dog.

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The boy played outside.

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The boy played outside with his friends.

Question 15

Which of these details helps us understand why the boy was sad?

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He lost his favorite toy.

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He was playing outside.

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His mom was worried.

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He found his toy under his bed.

Question 16

How can you find the main idea of a story?

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Think about the story as a whole.

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Read the first sentence.

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Read the last sentence.

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Read the summary.

Question 17

Which topping is NOT mentioned in the sentence 'The best pizza has pepperoni, mushrooms, and onions'?

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Sausage

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Pepperoni

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Mushrooms

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Onions

Question 18

Read the sentence: 'The dog barked at the mailman.' What's the main idea?

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The dog barked

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The dog is friendly

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The dog is scared of the mailman

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The mailman is delivering mail

Question 19

Which of these is a good key detail for the main idea: 'The park is a fun place to play.'?

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The park has a playground

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The park is in the city

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The park is closed on Mondays

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The park is big

Question 20

Read the passage: 'The cat ran across the street. It was chasing a bird.' What's the main idea?

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The cat is chasing a bird

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The cat is a good hunter

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The cat is fast

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The bird is flying

Question 21

Read this sentence: The sun, at the center of our solar system, gives light and warmth to Earth and other planets. Which is a supporting detail?

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The sun gives light and warmth to Earth and other planets.

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The sun is at the center of our solar system.

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The sun is a big star.

Question 22

Which question helps us find the main idea of a text?

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What does the text mostly talk about?

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What is the purpose of the text?

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What are the main characters in the text?

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What are the main events in the text?

Question 23

Which of the following best describes the main idea of this paragraph?

The sun is a star. It is a large ball of hot gas. The sun's surface is very bright. The sun gives us light and heat.

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The sun is a star that provides us with light and heat.

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The sun is the moon.

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The sun is a small planet.

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The sun is cold and dark.

Question 24

Read the following text.

I have a dog named Max. Max is a friendly dog. He is always happy to see me. Max loves to play fetch and go for walks. He is my best friend.

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Max is a friendly dog.

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Max is a cat.

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Max is not friendly.

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Max is my enemy.

Question 25

Read the following text.

I have a cat named Mittens. Mittens is a playful cat. She loves to chase toys and climb trees. Mittens is my best friend.

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Mittens is a playful cat.

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Mittens is a dog.

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Mittens is not friendly.

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Mittens is my enemy.

Question 26

What is the most important part of a story that tells the main message?

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The main idea

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The beginning

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The ending

Question 27

Which sentence best supports the main idea of a story about a girl who finds a house in the woods?

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Goldilocks found a house with three bears in it.

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Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Goldilocks.

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Goldilocks went for a walk in the forest.

Question 28

Which of these facts helps to support the main idea that bees are important pollinators?

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Bees transfer pollen from one flower to another, helping plants reproduce.

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Bees can communicate with each other through dance.

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Bees build hives to store honey and raise young bees.

Question 29

What is the most important point that the paragraph is trying to make?

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The paragraph emphasizes that exercising regularly can improve your overall health.

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Exercise can help you lose weight.

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Exercise can strengthen your muscles.

Question 30

Which of these details provides evidence to support the main idea that exercising regularly can improve your health?

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Regular exercise helps reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes.

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Exercise can help you sleep better at night.

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Exercise can improve your balance and coordination.

Question 31

What is the central message that the article conveys?

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The article highlights that climate change poses a serious threat to our planet.

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Climate change is primarily caused by the burning of fossil fuels.

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Climate change can lead to more extreme weather events.

Question 32

Which of these details supports the main idea that climate change poses a serious threat?

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Climate change causes rising sea levels, leading to increased flooding and erosion.

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Climate change can make it harder to grow food.

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Climate change can cause more illnesses.

Question 33

What is the primary message that the poem conveys about the natural world?

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The poem expresses that nature is awe-inspiring and beautiful.

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The poem describes a breathtaking sunset.

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The poem uses vivid imagery to paint a picture of nature.

Question 34

Which of these details helps to support the main idea that nature is awe-inspiring and beautiful?

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The poem compares the sky to a vast canvas and the clouds to fluffy white sheep.

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The poem describes the poet's peaceful and tranquil feelings.

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The poem mentions that the poet is standing in a field.

Question 35

In the story 'The Little Red Hen', who did most of the work to make the bread?

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The Little Red Hen

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The Cat

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The Dog

Question 36

What lesson can we learn from the story 'The Three Little Pigs'?

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It's important to be prepared and work hard.

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Always build your house out of bricks.

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Never trust a wolf.

Question 37

Read the following paragraph:

The sun is a star. It is the center of our solar system. The sun provides light and heat for the Earth and other planets. It is very hot and bright.

What is the sun?

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A star

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A planet

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A moon

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a key detail from the story 'The Ugly Duckling'?

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The ugly duckling is turned into a frog.

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The ugly duckling turns into a beautiful swan.

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The ugly duckling is rejected by his own mother.

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The ugly duckling finds a new home with a flock of swans.

Question 39

Which of the following is the best way to find the main idea of a story?

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Read the story carefully and think about what the author is trying to say.

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Look for the most repeated words or phrases.

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Read the beginning and end of the story only.

Question 40

What is the purpose of key details in a text?

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To help us understand the main idea.

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To add extra information that is not important.

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To make the text more interesting.

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To confuse the reader.

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good main idea?

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It is very long.

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It is supported by evidence from the text.

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It is relevant to the topic of the text.

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It is stated clearly and concisely.

Question 42

Read the following paragraph:

The Amazon rainforest is home to a wide variety of plants and animals. It is also a very important ecosystem for the planet. The Amazon rainforest helps to regulate the Earth's climate, and it provides food and shelter for many species of animals.

What is one way that the Amazon rainforest helps the planet?

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It helps to regulate the Earth's climate.

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It provides food and shelter for many species of animals.

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It is home to a wide variety of plants and animals.

Question 43

In the story 'The Little Red Hen', who does she find to help her with her work?

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No one, she does all the work herself.

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A pig

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A cat

Question 44

In the story 'The Three Little Pigs', what material did the smart pig use to build his house?

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Bricks

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Straw

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Sticks

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Wood

Question 45

What is the main reason why education is important?

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It helps us learn and grow personally and succeed in life.

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It is a way to make friends.

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It is required by law.

Question 46

What is the main point of the news article 'Local School Wins Science Fair'?

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A local school did well in a science fair.

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Students should participate in science fairs.

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Science fairs are important for education.

Question 47

In the play 'Romeo and Juliet', which family does Juliet belong to?

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Capulet

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Montague

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Smith

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Jones

Question 48

What do people typically do when writing a 'Letter to the Editor'?

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Express their opinion on a public issue

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Ask for help

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Tell a personal story

Question 49

In the biography 'The Life of Abraham Lincoln', what is a key detail about his childhood?

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He was born in a log cabin.

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He had a pet dog named Fido.

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He was a skilled wrestler.