The Hydrophobic Skunk

Which best expresses the narrator's sentiments on skunks?

• Skunks are disgusting and worthy of hatred.

• Skunks must be respected for their fearsome abilities.

• Skunks are one of nature's most beautiful creations

• Skunks are pests that should be attacked on sight.

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Which does NOT apply to Johnny?

• He takes things too seriously.

• He is a talented chef

• He is a skilled horseback rider.

• He knows how to tell a story

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Which best describes the conditions in which the narrator and his companions were camping?

• They were sleeping under the stars and foraging for their food.

• They were staying in small tents and eating beans from a can.

• They had luxurious accommodations and plenty of food.

• They were staying in a five-star hotel in downtown Flagstaff.

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Which best explains why Bill and Johnny tell the narrator and his companion about the Hydrophobic Skunks?

• They were trying to teach them about nature.

• They were trying to warn them

• They were trying to scare them

• They were trying to motivate them to help more.

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Which statement best describes the narrator?

• He is a rugged cowboy.

• He is a crafty salesman

• He is a fearless hero.

• He is a gullible tourist

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Why does the narrator button his watch into his shirt pocket before he goes to sleep?

• He wants to protect his heart

• He is preparing to flee

• He set the alarm to wake up early

• He needs a comforting noise to go to sleep

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Which event happens last?

• A rat frightens the narrator

• Johnny cooks dinner

• The narrator learns about hydrophobic skunks.

• The men travel to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

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Which figurative language technique is used in the following sentence?

"Humans is just pie to a Hydrophoby Skunk."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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Which best describes the narrator's tone in this sentence from the last paragraph?

"He is honest, but from what I can gather he never gets badly stuck on a deal."

• He is being humorous.

• Serious

• Melancholy

• Intolerant

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Which best explains why Johnny and Bill laughing at the end of the story?

• They are laughing about how the narrator is afraid of rats.

• They are laughing at the narrator's funny story

• They are laughing about how much money they made.

• They are laughing about how they fooled the tourists.

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