The Mixer

Why does the Shy Man buy Blackie?

• A. to help him rob a house

• B. to guard his house

• C. to have a pet

• D. to be a friend for Fred

Why does Blackie's mother say that he is sometimes quite undog-like?

• A. He is not friendly enough.

• B. He is not a handsome dog.

• C. He is a cheese-hound.

• D. He is friendly with too many men.

Why doesn't Blackie bark when someone comes in the window?

• A. He is afraid.

• B. He thinks it is his friend Fred.

• C. He was trained not to bark by the Shy Man.

• D. He wants to help the Shy Man rob the house.

Why do Fred and his father make "a great fuss" over Blackie at the end?

• A. They think Blackie caught the robber on purpose.

• B. They know Blackie likes attention from people.

• C. They are glad Blackie introduced them to the Shy Man.

• D. They are glad Blackie likes to eat ham.

Why is Blackie an unreliable narrator?

• A. because he is a dog

• B. because he misunderstands many events

• C. because he is too friendly

• D. because he sees everything that happens

6. An "amiable" person _____.

• A. avoids meeting people.

• B. probably has several good friends

• C. makes others uncomfortable.

• D. doesn't like to go outside

You might "criticize" someone who

• A. shared their lunch with you.

• B. wore a red shirt to school

• C. helped you with your homework.

• D. was unkind to another person.

What does "morbid" mean?

• A. unhealthy

• B. strong

• C. shy

• D. silly

If there is a "surfeit" of sandwiches,

• A. we will need to make more.

• B. no one will eat them.

• C. there are too many of them.

• D. everyone will go home.

If you "mope," you are ______.

• A. pretending to be asleep.

• B. feeling afraid.

• C. feeling sad and bored.

• D. feeling excited and interested.