The Hitchhiker

Who is the narrator of the story?

• The hitchhiker.

• The driver.

• The police officer.

What is the driver’s occupation?

• A race car driver.

• A writer.

• A pickpocket.

• An investigator.

What characteristics make the hitchhiker look like a huge human rat?

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• grey jacket

• cloth cap

• quick eyes

• pointed ears

• enormous pockets

What is the hitchhiker's profession?

• He is a professional hitchhiker.

• He is a writer.

• He is an undercover cop.

• He is a pickpocket.

What does the hitchhiker say the secret to life is?

• Finding ways to trick the police.

• Being very good at something that is very hard to do.

• Being happy with whatever situation you find yourself in.

• Working somewhere that makes you happy every day.

Why was the driver travelling much faster than the speed limit?

• He was distracted by the conversation and didn’t realize he was speeding.

• He was running away from the policeman.

• He was trying to get the hitchhiker to his destination on time.

• He was trying to prove to the hitchhiker that his car could run very fast.

Why was the driver pulled over by the police officer?

• The police officer recognized the hitchhiker as a wanted man.

• He ran a red light.

• He was going over the speed limit.

• It was a road stop.

How does a fingersmith make a living?

• cheating at cards

• playing the piano

• taking valuables from people

• doing magic tricks and entertaining the public

"Absolutely," he said, smacking his lips. "In the clink. Behind the bars. Along with all the other criminals who break the law.”

In context, the word “clink” means:

• court of law

• jail

• sewer

What articles did the hitchhiker take from the driver?

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• His belt.

• His tie.

• His shoelace.

• His watch.

• His wedding ring.