
The Day I Got Lost
Authored by Amanda Burdick
English
10th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Who is the narrator?
Professor Shlemiel
Professor Shlemiel's wife
The taxi cab driver
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the narrator's problem?
It is his birthday and his wife is throwing him a big party
He missed his friend's offer to give him a ride
He can't remember where he lives
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why is the narrator trying to get home?
It is his birthday and his wife is throwing him a big party
He missed his friend's offer to give him a ride
He can't remember where he lives
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How is the narrator's problem solved?
He catches the bus home
His friend drove by in a taxi and stopped to help him
He does not solve his problem.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why is Shlemiel not listed in the phone book? Select each correct answer.
He forgot to fill out the paper work to list his number.
He doesn't use the phone.
People would call looking for a different Shlemiel.
His students would call in the middle of the night to ask questions.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
As the story opens, Professor Shlemiel states that he is easy to recognize. Select each phrase that describes Professor Shlemiel.
coat too long
overstuffed briefcase and bulging pockets
shoes too big
crumpled hat
over-sized spectacles
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which excerpt from the story is an example of direct characterization?
"I’m only the babysitter, but I think they went to a party at Professor Shlemiel’s. Would you like to leave a message?" she said.
Suddenly it stopped and I heard someone shouting, "Shlemiel, Shlemiel!" I looked up and saw the taxi door open, and the head of a friend of mine appeared.
For many years I had been teaching philosophy in the same university, and I still have difficulty locating my classrooms.
All day it had been sunny and warm, but now that I was lost and my umbrella was lost, it had to storm.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
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