The Thief of Always

“The great grey beast February had eaten Harvey Swick alive. Here he was buried in the belly of that smothering month, wondering if he would ever find his way out through the cold coils that lay between here and Easter.. it was a monstrous month.. he simply knew that long before the sun came to save him he would have withered away in the belly of the beast."

What does the author's use of personification emphasize?

• He was bored or lost in this long boring, gloomy month.

• It's cold

• The month is mean to Harvey

• The month ate him

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Short Constructed Response: How does the setting at the beginning of the story in chapter 1 influence the plot?

Answer explanation

At the beginning of the story, Harvey describes the month of February as being______This setting influences him to ___

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

Short Constructed Response: How does Harvey and Wendell differ in this story? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

How does the event of Harvey falling into the lake in chapter 8 contribute to the plot?

• Harvey decides that he must understand how the Holiday House works and who is in charge.

• Harvey decides to look for Lulu.

• Harvey decides to leave at that moment.

• Harvey decides that was fun, and will go for another swim.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

The author uses this metaphor to show that Rictus_?

“It (Rictus’s grin) was wide enough to shame a shark."

• Rictus is a shark

• Rictus has a wide grin

• Rictus likes sharks

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

On page 25, when Mrs. Griffin says, "The beetle and the worm find their way into everything sooner or later," she means that...

• Nothing is ever really perfect.

• Life goes on.

• Be careful what you wish for.

• You should always be grateful for nice people.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

In Chapter 5, what are Harvey's first clues that the house is not as wonderful as it seems? Choose all that apply

• The house seems to whisper to him

• He doesn't catch any fish in the pond

• The pond is very creepy, including the very large lifeless fish

• Mrs. Griffin is the cook, but all of her food is nasty

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which of the children has been at the Holiday House the longest?

• Wendell

• Harvey

• Jive

• Lulu

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the point of view of The Thief of Always? (1st, 2nd, 3rd limited, or 3rd Omniscient)

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9