Cub Pilot on the Mississippi
Authored by Michael Rankin
English
8th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Twain, what was the chief benefit of the two and a half years he spent
working on riverboats?
developing his manual skills
learning geography
learning how to work with people
gaining insight into human nature
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best summarizes this description of Brown?
He was a middle-aged, long, slim, bony, smooth-shaven, horse-faced, ignorant,
stingy, malicious, snarling, fault-hunting, mote-magnifying tyrant.
The narrator despises him.
The narrator has a grudging respect for him.
You can’t judge a book by its cover.
You can find humor in the least likely places.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does this passage indicate about how Twain and Brown will get along as the
story unfolds?
Brown was at the wheel. I paused in the middle of the room all fixed to make my
bow, but Brown did not look around. I thought he took a furtive glance at me out
of the corner of his eye, but as not even this notice was repeated, I judged I had
been mistaken.
The relationship between Twain and Brown will be full of conflict.
The relationship between Twain and Brown will be friendly.
The relationship between Twain and Brown will be warm.
The relationship between Twain and Brown will be of no importance.
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CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following items best identifies an idiom?
a direct comparison between two unlike things
an expression used by people of a particular region or background
a reference to an historical event
a statement foreshadowing a future event in a story’s plot
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do you think Brown examined Twain’s shoes so carefully?
to make Twain feel uncomfortable and self-conscious
to be sure that Twain was using proper hygiene
because he admired the shoes
because he was curious
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What emotion is conveyed in this passage?
As soon as I could get my voice I said apologetically: “I have had no orders, sir.”
a. eagerness
b. happiness
c. fear
d. hate
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can you infer about the conflict between Twain and Brown from this passage?
The moment I was in the presence, even in the darkest night, I could feel those yellow
eyes upon me, and knew their owner was watching for a pretext to spit out
some venom on me.
a. Brown imagines that Twain dislikes him.
b. Brown dislikes Twain because of his poor job performance.
c. Brown is trying to help Twain.
d. Brown’s dislike for Twain is just part of Brown’s personality.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
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