The Mixer

Why does the Shy Man buy Blackie?

• to have a pet

• to guard his house

• to help him rob a house

• to be a friend for Fred

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

• He is not friendly enough.

• He is a cheese-hound.

• He is friendly with too many men.

• He is not a handsome dog.

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Who is the narrator in the story?

• Shy Man

• Blackie

• an outside observer

• Fred

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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 likes to eat ham.

• They are glad Blackie introduced them to the Shy Man.

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Why is Blackie an unreliable narrator?

• because he misunderstands many events

• because he is a dog

• because he is too friendly

• because he sees everything that happens

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An amiable person

• probably has several good friends

• avoids meeting people

• doesn't like to go outside

• makes others uncomfortable

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You might criticize someone who

• helped you with your homework.

• shared their lunch with you.

• wore a red shirt to school.

• was unkind to another person.

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If you mope, you are

• pretending to be asleep.

• feeling excited and interested.

• feeling afraid.

• feeling sad and bored.

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Why did the policeman tell Shy Man that he needs "a change of air"?

• He was worried about his health.

• He knew his house was a mess.

• He wanted Shy Man to quit smoking.

• He wanted Shy Man to leave town.

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Why is it ironic that Blackie spoils the Shy Man's plan to rob the house?

• Blackie ends up being a good watchdog

• Blackie loves Shy Man

• Blackie wants to send Shy Man to jail

• Blackie wants to get food because he is hungry

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