"The Mixer" Test Review

What point of view is used in the story?

• first person

• second person

• third person limited

• third person omniscient

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Who is the narrator of the story?

• The Shy Man

• Blackie's Mom

• Blackie

• The narrator isn't a character

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Why does the Shy Man purchase Blackie?

• He needs a guard dog.

• He is shy and is trying to make friends.

• He wants to make money by selling him.

• He wants to use him to rob a house.

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which of these words describes Blackie's personality?

• friendly and outgoing

• shy and quiet

• selfish and rude

• lazy and unmotivated

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is irony?

• When something happens as expected

• A difference in what is expected to happen & what really does

• A home appliance used to remove wrinkles

• When astory is written from the point of view of a character

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What makes Blackie an unreliable narrator?

• Blackie is just a pet dog

• He eats too much

• He cannot be trusted

• He doesn't understand everything that's happening

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Why is it ironic that Blackie ruins the Shy Man's plan to rob the house?

• Blackie wanted to be a hero to Shy Man.

• Blackie wanted to go back home with Shy Man.

• He wanted Fred and Shy Man to be friends.

• He was following Mother's advice on being a good guard dog.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Why is it ironic that Blackie calls his owner "The Shy Man?"

• Because he doesn't know his real name.

• Because the Shy Man isn't shy, he's a thief.

• Because Blackie can't talk.

• Because that was his last owner's name.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What happened during Blackie's "training?"

• He was hit every time he barked, until he learned not to bark at the man coming in the window.

• He was given a reward, or treat, every time he barked at an intruder.

• He was taken to obedience school until he could learn to stop barking.

• He spent time at the dog park until he could learn to get along wit other dogs.

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Amiable means...

• Someone who is mean

• Makes others uncomfortable

• Someone who has lots of friends

• Someone who avoids other people

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4