Makeup Quiz for The Wild Dog of Caucomgomoc (from CommonLit)

If the author (Charles Boardman Hawes) of this story died with only two of his five books published but is "well known for three historical novels," what can you infer?

• Whoever wrote the biographical blurb at the beginning of this story can't do math.

• When he died, the author was buried along with his five books.

• At least one of his books must have been published after his death (posthumously).

• He was working on his third historical novel at the time he died suddenly.

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In the story's second paragraph, Gordon Low is described as having "something akin to mist blurring his vision." What does this say about Low? (multiple correct answers)

• He had something wrong with his eyes.

• The dog's loyalty to the dying man made Low feel sadness.

• Low was crying because he was moved by the dog's apparent understanding that his master was dying.

• It was morning, when there is sometimes a mist in the woods.

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In paragraph four, which quote is the strongest evidence that the dog has been watching as they bury his master, the trapper?

• "Human mourners were few..."

• "...he looked back at the solitary grave, and saw a tall, lank hound standing in mute and sorrowful guardianship over the new-turned earth."

• "Two days later they carried the trapper’s body up the hill, above the banks of Caucomgomoc Stream, and buried it..."

• "...but a silent shadow, slipping through the silver birches and the spruces, watched it all, with dark, deep eyes."

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Which words in paragraph 5 describe what the men in the area think is the dog's attitude toward them? (multiple correct answers)

• malevolent

• gazed

• threatening

• frantically

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Paragraphs 6-13 describe how the dog's reputation among the human population grows. What factors contribute to this process? (multiple correct answers)

• the dog is living in the wild and so is untamed

• the "creature’s hunting cry," especially at night

• the dog has attacked and killed people

• the human tendency to spread rumors

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What contributes to the different attitude Gordon Low expresses about the dog in paragraphs 10 - 12?

• The dog snarled at Gordon Low in the dead trapper's cabin.

• The dog saved Gordon Low's grandson.

• Gordon Low witnessed the dog's loyalty to his dying master and understands the dog's value.

• Gordon Low is afraid the dog will eat his grandson.

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In paragraph 21, what conclusion can be reached from the sentence "The old man’s cheeks were gray, and his brows were knotted in a dark frown" after reading the other information in the paragraph"

• Gordon Low thinks his grandson will be found near the road.

• Gordon Low knows his grandson has a strong urge to explore and might be very difficult to find.

• Gordon Low thinks the dog will eat his grandson.

• Gordon Low thinks his grandson will find his way home.

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Knowing what you know about the dog's reaction to his master's death in the beginning of the story, what prediction is reasonable to make after you learn about Ned's disappearance?

• The dog presents a danger to Ned.

• The dog will help rescue Ned.

• The dog will attack the men looking for Ned.

• The dog will not have anything to do with rescuing Ned.

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In paragraph 45, the sentence "he seemed no longer to fear the man who had raised him from the bog" has what effect? (multiple correct answers)

• "...he loved Gordon Low as once he had loved the lonely trapper of Caucomgomoc."

• "...he crossed the threshold in perfect confidence."

• "That night he followed Gordon Low to his door."

• "...the bloodhound seemed to recognize a new bond between himself and mankind."

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What are the best expressions of the themes of this story? (multiple correct answers)

• Bloodhounds are the best kinds of dogs.

• People are frightened by the unknown.

• Loyalty is a quality shared by humans and dogs.

• Some stories that start sadly have happy endings.

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