The Hitchhiker

In the text, Ronald Adams states, "I know that at this time I am perfectly sane. That it is not I who have gone mad - but something utterly beyond my control." This statement foreshadows which event?

• Ronald's arrest for reckless driving.

• His going insane for unknown reasons.

• his death in a violent manner.

• His mother's warnings before he begins his trip.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the most likely reason that Ronald Adams provides a physical description of himself at the start of the play?

• To help in his resuce

• His appearance is important to the story's plot

• To convince himself that he still knows who he is.

• Because he wants to move to California to find a girlfriend.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

After Adams' first monologue, the remainder of the radio play consists of all of the following except

• flashback

• details of his trip

• reflection and explanation of his actions

• a confused dream

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

In the radio drama, Adams makes mention of the man on the Brooklyn Bridge. Based on what we learn at the end of the play, what logical sound effects would have been most helpful to the listener?

• Cries for help.

• The sound of skidding tires and a crash

• A voice calling "Hall-oo."

• The sound of a heavy rain storm.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

The second and third time Ronald Adams sees the hitchhiker, he believes that the logical explanation is that the man

• keeps getting a series of faster rides.

• is imaginary.

• is really two different, but identical people.

• is playing a joke on him.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

The stop at the gas station on the Pennsylvania Turnpike permits Adams the opportunity for all of the following except:

• get a tank of gas

• a few minutes of rest

• to hear fascinating stories about local hitchhikers

• talk to a sane, rational person.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

When Adams sees the hitchhiker at the detour outside Zanesville, Ohio, he experiences a series of feelings and reactions. Which of the following is not one of them?

• anger

• fear

• confusion

• belief in the unknown

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Since the mysterious hitchhiker at no time threatens Adams or looks dangerous, which of the following offers the best explanation as to why Adams refuses to give him a lift?

• Adams has a strong dislike of strangers.

• Adams does not like how the man keeps calling to him.

• Adams is afraid of him.

• Adams' mother told him not to pick up any strangers.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read the following statement and select the best choice to complete the sentence:

In "The Hitchhiker," ___________________ would be considered the cause, and ______________ would be the effect.

• Driving, sleeping.

• Adams talking to himself, Ronald picking up the unknown man.

• Adams crashing on the Brooklyn Bridge, Adams dies.

• Your teacher makes you read, you have to take the reading check.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Why does Adams foolishly drive across the train tracks in Oklahoma even though the train is rapidly approaching?

• He is in a great hurry

• He wants to get away from the hitchhiker.

• He is trying to kill himself.

• He is a reckless driver.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8