"The Dog of Pompeii" Quiz

Tito and Bimbo are

• a boy and his dog

• enemies

• a girl and her cat

• kings

Tito, despite his blindness, can tell what is going on in Pompeii through

• his hard work and study

• his senses of smell and hearing

• his friendship with the poor

• his desire to be like the other boys

In the first paragraph, the quote "The streets were always lively with shining chariots and bright red trappings" ...

What does the word trappings mean?

• sunsets

• cages

• decorations

• animal traps

The forum of Pompeii is the place where ...

• spectator sacrifices are held

• Caesar addresses the troops

• everyone in the city gathers

• gladiators stage fights

How would Tito know what was being served for dinner at Glaucus Pansa's house?

• The old egg woman would tell him.

• Bimbo would steal food scraps from Pansa for him.

• He could hear the cooks talking.

• He could smell the food.

In this passage, "the earth wiggled like a caught snake", is an example of how the author used...

• metaphor

• personification

• simile

• point of view

Why does Bimbo bite Tito on the arm after the volcano begins to erupt?

• Bimbo is tired of taking care of Tito all the time.

• Bimbo thinks the eruption is Tito's fault.

• Bimbo wanted Tito to stop running and stay inside the inner gate.

• Bimbo wants Tito to get up and keep running toward safety.

Which word would BEST describe Bimbo's mood as he was trying to get Tito to head toward the marine gate?

• lazy

• apathetic

• determined

• playful

Which statement BEST summarizes the outcome of the day during which the story takes place?

• Tito and Bimbo climb onto a boat and sail away to Sicily.

• Tito sails away on a boat, but Bimbo dies in Pompeii.

• Bimbo and Tito remain on the beach until things are back to normal.

• Bimbo hides in the house of Glaucus Pansa, and Tito hides in the bakery.

Which of the following terms describes Bimbo and helps to make him a credible character in the story?

• sneaky

• loyal

• vicious

• selfish