What makes the story, "Dog of Pompeii," an example of historical fiction?

Mount Vesuvius actually did erupt around 79 A.D.

Glaucus Pansa serves a banquet when Caesar visits.

A blind boy lives in ancient Pompeii.

What happens to Tito after he staggers through the marine gate and faints?

Dust and pebbles fall gently on his head.

Which statement best summarizes the outcome of the day during which the story, "Dog of Pompeii," takes place?

Tito sails away on a boat, but Bimbo dies in Pompeii.

Bimbo hides in the house of Glaucus Pansa, and Tito hides in the bakery.

Tito and Bimbo climb onto a boat and sail away to Sicily.

Bimbo and Tito remain on the beach until things are back to normal.

Which of the following BEST describes the overall mood the reader should feel after reading about the description of the town of Pompeii at the beginning of the story?

The reader should feel joyous because life in the city was thriving and full of exciting events for all citizens.

The reader should feel a sense of sadness because Tito always cried for his parents.

The reader should feel hopeless because the chariots would often run over citizens walking along the pathways.

The reader should feel amused because the fireworks display would often misfire, causing stray items to catch fire.

Based on the context clues in the sentences below, what does the term stodgy mean? "Besides, Bimbo didn't approve of too much food before going to sleep. A heavy supper made boys too restless and dogs too stodgy -- and it was the business of a dog to sleep lightly with one ear open and muscles ready for action."

Light food; easy on the stomach

Why does Bimbo the dog leave Tito alone three times a day?

Bimbo goes to find food for the two of them.

Bimbo runs off to play with other dogs in the Forum.

Bimbo leaves to chase chariots on their way to the stadium.

Bimbo takes naps in the corner of the inner gate.

Which sentence from the text explains how Tito used his senses to help him navigate the city?

"He could really see more with his ears and nose than they could with their eyes."

"As I said before, Tito was not the merriest boy in Pompeii."

"Those who will not listen to men must be taught by the gods."

"There was plenty of everything in Pompeii if you knew where to find it -- and you had a dog like Bimbo."

Why did the people of Pompeii ignore the stranger’s warnings about Mount Vesuvius?

The smoke is always there, and the people of Pompeii are used to it.

The stranger is from Naples, where many people try to play tricks on people from Pompeii.

The people have never had to rebuild the city after a major problem.

The stranger is unclear in his warnings and he is hard to understand.

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

"A dozen times they almost upset baskets of sweets and jars of Vesuvian wine, said to be as fiery as the streams inside the volcano."

"Though the thrill of flaring ships and lighted skies was not lost to Tito, the shouts and cheers excited him as much as any, and he cried out with the loudest of them."

"Tito could hear the air whistle as the speaker drew his toga about him."

"He walked as far as the marine gate to get a breath of the sea."

According to the story, why was the ancient dog found with a raisin cake in its mouth?

Bimbo died while getting Tito's favorite meal.

Bimbo accidentally swallowed the cake and choked.

The bakers had been feeding dogs scraps of food.

Tito gave Bimbo a cake before he sailed away.

It's a well-known saying that expresses a truth.

It's something brought back to life.

It's someone who is eager to succeed.

According to the movie, how did the Romans clean dirty, stained clothing?

They cleaned them with human urine.

They cleaned them with a strong detergent.

They only cleaned them with water.

They rubbed the clothes in volcanic ash.

What actually caused the deaths of the people of Pompeii?

Fragments of rock material and deadly gases.

The dog of Pompeii

Authored by Juan Conteras

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6th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which statement best explains the theme of "Dog of Pompeii" ?

A true friend brings food.

A true friend will always leave you hanging.

A true friend remains loyal even when times are though

A true friend is never loyal.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why did the stranger come to Pompeii?

To sell the people pottery.

To perform in the play.

To adopt Tito.

To warn the people about the volcano.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Today, approximately how many people live near the volcano in Pompeii?

3,500,000.

300

None

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What type of a character is Tito?

He's angry and disrespectful.

He's kind and intelligent.

He's a dramatic performer.

He's a great sailor.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What happens at the forum?

People sell goods, socialize, and gather for political functions and entertainment.

People gather to eat meals.

People gain access to their boats in the marina.

Soldiers protect the city from invaders.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In the story, "Dog of Pompeii," Tito and Bimbo are___________________.

a master and a slave.

a boy and his dog.

a local and a stranger.

a sailor and a soldier.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Tito, despite his blindness, can tell what is going on in Pompeii through______________________.

his imagination.

his sense of smell and hearing.

his hard work and study.

his ability to sense different colors.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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