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

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.

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

• He is afraid

• He thinks it is his friend Fred.

• He was trained not to bark by the Shy Man

• He wants to help the Shy Man rob the house.

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.

Why is Blackie an unreliable narrator?

• because he is a dog.

• because he misunderstands many events

• because he is too friendly

• because he sees everything that happens

An amiable person...

• avoids meeting people.

• probably has several good friends.

• makes others uncomfortable.

• doesn't like to go outside.

You might criticize someone who...

• shared their lunch with you

• wore a red shirt to school

• helped you with your homework

• was unkind to another person

What does morbid mean?

• unhealthy

• strong

• shy

• silly

If there is a surfeit of sandwiches...

• we will need to make more

• no one will eat them

• there are too many of them

• everyone will go home

If you mope, you are...

• If you mope, you are...

• feeling afraid

• feeling sad and bored

• feeling excited and interested