The Dog of Pompeii

Which of the following was NOT a reason the people in Pompeii thought they had earthquakes?

• They were buying foreign goods that were cursed.

• The movement of plates under the earth.

• They were not worshiping the gods properly

• They were not appreciating the sailors for bringing them goods and keeping them safe

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.8

Which of these descriptions would most accurately describe Pompeii right before the eruption?

• Poor, falling apart, filled with starving people

• An ancient city that is preserved by volcanic dust

• A busy city filled with rich people who like festivals and parties

• A modern city known for its learning

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CCSS.RI.6.2

How long has Tito been blind?

• Since birth

• Since he was about a year old

• He went blind recently

• He was not blind

Based on the ending, we can infer that:

• Both Tito and Bimbo die together

• Tito survives, but Bimbo dies

• Both Tito and Bimbo die together

• Both Bimbo and Tito survive

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.9A

It took me a long time to __________________ that puzzle before I finally found a solution.

• emerge
• agonize
• ponder
• corrupt

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the setting of "The Dog of Pompeii"?

• Pompeii, Ancient Rome

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient America

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CCSS.RL.6.5

Who are the protagonists in "The Dog of Pompeii"?

• Man vs Nature

• Mt. Vesuvius

• Tito and Bimbo

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CCSS.RL.6.3

What was the MAIN type of conflict in "The Dog of Pompeii"?

• Man vs Man

• Man vs Self

• Man vs Nature

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is the climax of "The Dog of Pompeii"?

• Tito and Bimbo have a normal day in the city.

• Bimbo bites Tito.

• Tito is rescued.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5

What is the conclusion of "The Dog of Pompeii"?

• Bimbo is found 2,000 years later.

• Tito cries.

• Tito and Bimbo enjoy a normal day in the city.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.3E