The Mixer Review

Why does the Shy Man buy Blackie?

• to help him rob a house
• to guard his house
• to have a pet
• to be a friend for Fred

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Why is Blackie an unreliable narrator?

• because he is a dog
• because he misunderstands many events
• because he is too friendly
• because he see everything that happens

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Why doesn't Blackie bark when someone comes in the window?

• He is afraid.
• He thinks it is Fred.
• He was trained not to bark by the Shy Man.
• He wants to help the Shy Man rob the house.

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Why does Blackie's mother say that he is "sometimes quite undog-like"?

• He is not friendly enough.
• He is not a handsome dog.
• He is a cheese-hound.
• He is friendly with too many men.

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Why do Fred and his father make a "great fuss" over Blackie at the end?

• They think Blackie caught the robber on purpose.
• They know Blackie likes attention from people.
• They are glad Blackie introduced them to the Shy Man.
• They are glad Blackie likes to eat ham.

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How does being bought by the Shy Man affect Blackie?

• He can't wait to meet Fred's father.

• He doesn't want to leave the public house.

• He feels sad and mopes.

• He feels he is actually worth something.

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What is the climax of the story?

• When Blackie is sold to Fred's father

• When the Shy Man comes through the window at the Old Man's house

• When Blackie chases the Shy Man up the tree

• When Blackie is bought by the Shy Man

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CCSS.RL.2.2

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Why does Blackie decide to wake Fred?

• He is trying to get the Shy Man in trouble.

• He is hungry and can't sleep.

• He wants Fred and the Shy Man to be friends.

• He wants to tell Fred he can smell mice.

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How does Blackie feel about the events at the end of the story?

• He decides not to worry about what happened since it doesn't concern him.

• He is sad that the Shy Man left without saying goodbye.

• He is happy that Fred and the Shy Man met.

• He can't wait for his next adventure.

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What conflict does Blackie face at the beginning of the story?

• He doesn't understand why he is only worth half a crown.

• He is sad about leaving the public house.

• He is happy about going out to see the world.

• He isn't sure whether to listen to the Shy Man or his mother's advice.

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