Stickeen: The Story of a Dog

What was John Muir's first impression of Stickeen?

• A very interesting pet

• A small helpless creature

• A beautiful animal

• A horrible animal to have around

Which quote from the text supports the answer to question one?

• "I never saw any creature very much like him, though in some of his sly, soft, gliding motions and gestures he brought the fox to mind."

• "Though capable of great idleness, he never failed to be ready for all sorts of adventures and excursions."

• "On our trip he soon proved himself a queer character---- odd, concealed, independent, keeping invincibly quiet, and doing many little puzzling things that piqued my curiosity."

• "Such a little helpless creature will only be in the way," I said

Which quote from the text is an example of simile?

• "But though always the first out of the canoe, he was always the last to get into it."

• "Nobody could hope to unravel the lines of his ancestry."

• "I saw a long spreading fan of light like the tail of a comet"

• "Then with a vigorous shake to get rid of the brine in his hair, he into the woods to hunt small game"

How did Stickeen get his name?

• He was named after the tribe

• He was named based on his looks

• He was named after his owner

• He was named based on the town

Which of the following sentences uses the word "provisions" properly?

• My hair is so dirty from all of the provisions.

• What provisions can I wear to the party tonight?

• Provisions can't hurt you if you're brave.

• We brought flashlights, blanket, canned food, and other provisions on our camping trip.

Read the following quote and answer the question.

"Though capable of great idleness, he never failed to be ready for all sorts of adventures and excursions."

Based on this quote, what character traits best describe Stickeen?

• Stickeen is beautiful, messy, and cute.

• Stickeen is worthless, useless, and a waste of space.

• Stickeen is adventurous, a little lazy, and well rounded.

• Stickeen is shy, fearful, and cowardly.

Read the following sentence and answer the question.

Stickeen is unique, multitalented, and very smart.

Based on these character traits, which quote best describes Stickeen?

• "In all the wonderfully mixed and varied dog-tribe I never saw any creature very much like him, though in some of his sly, soft, gliding motions and gestures he brought the fox to mind."

• "I like dogs, but this one seemed so small and worthless that I objected to his going."

• "he was a perfect wonder of a dog, could endure cold and hunger like a bear, swim like a seal, and was wondrous wise and cunning."

• "On closer inspection you might notice his thin sensitive ears, and sharp eyes with cunning tan-spots above them."

Which definition best defines the word phosphorescent?

• giving off or reflecting light

• Dark or dull

• difficult or stubborn

• Sunny or bright

Read the following quote and answer the question.

"And Stickeen always insisted on going with me, however wild the weather, gliding like a fox through dripping huckleberry bushes..."

Based on this quote, what character traits best describe Stickeen?

• Stickeen is cute, compassionate, and smart

• Stickeen is sluggish, idle, and sleepy

• Stickeen is responsible, kind, and organized

• Stickeen is dependable, has endurance, and courageous

Read the following quote and answer the question.

"Skipping over logs and rocks and the crevasses of glaciers with the patience and endurance of a determined mountaineer..."

What is the author using to describe Skickeen's character?

• A Description

• A Metaphor

• A Simile

• Personification