Dirk the Protector quiz

Which statement reveals that "Dirk the Protector" is told from the first-person point of view?

• "The bowling alley was on the second floor and had windows in the back of the pit area."

• "Because I was from 'the wrong side of the tracks' I didn't think I could go to the authorities."

• "There were four of them, led by a thug -he and two of the others would ultimately land in prison- named, absurdly, 'Happy' Suntan."

• "There weren't many boys willing to do the work but with so few alleys, it was still very hard to earn much money."

The author needed money for clothes, food, and school supplies. One effect of this need was:

• he asked a nice teacher for help

• he got a dog that could protect him

• he had jobs at the market and drugstore

• he worked on a farm during the summer

Which of the following was the effect of Paulsen staying out late selling newspapers?

• He was too tired to study, so his grades in school went down.

• He made enough money to buy the dog Dirk.

• He was on the streets with the gangs who attacked him.

• He looked all over for odd jobs, but the good ones were all taken.

Which of the following was the cause of Dirk rescuing the author?

• The author shared his burger with Dirk.

• Dirk has been abused by the gang.

• The author felt sorry for Dirk.

• The author took Dirk to a farm.

Which effect did Dirk have on "Happy" and the gang?

• The gang throws Happy out.

• Happy got a meaner, bigger dog.

• The gang never bothers the author again.

• They were arrested for cruelty to animals

Which cause has more than one effect in the memoir?

• Paulsen's parents were alcoholics.

• Dirk was a mixed breed dog.

• Paulsen hunted and fished in the woods.

• Paulsen was able to buy the clothes he needed.

What causes Paulsen to leave Dirk on the farm?

• He and Dirk were not getting along well.

• He didn't have the money to feed Dirk.

• He knew he didn't need the dog anymore.

• He knew Dirk was happy on the farm.

About how old was the author when this memoir took place?

• an old man

• college age

• middle or high school age

• a baby

Based on the events in this memoir, readers can conclude that Paulsen is

• very fond of animals

• determined and street-smart

• able to defend himself

• solitary and lonely

Based on the text, what is an example of a cohort or companion, in "Dirk the Protector"?

Cohort: provides company

• Paulsen's teacher

• the farmer

• the gang members

• Dirk