Liberty

What is Liberty?

• hamster

• snake

• dog

• cat

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The men in the bushes are probably ...

• curious bystanders

• CIA agents

• drug dealers

• spies for the Dominican Republic's government

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Who is Mr. Victor?

• an American consul who helps the family

• a neighbor who upsets Mami

• a spy for Mexico

• the head of animal control

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

The narrator of "Liberty" is best described as ...

• obedient and shy

• immature and spoiled

• sneaky and wild

• lively and mischievous

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How does the author create suspense in this story?

• a child narrator

• omniscient point of view

• an adult narrator

• dialogue and gestures

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What would be a difference if "Liberty" was told as a news report rather than a short story?

• there would be less details

• the point of view would be third person, not first person

• the tone would be neutral or matter-of-fact

• All the above

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the narrator's aunt mean when she says, "You're going to find liberty when you get to the United States"?

• The aunt is taking the dog to the United States

• Only America is free

• The family will be free in the United States

• Mami will relax once the family gets to America

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the narrator do in the final scene?

• kick Liberty and leave him behind

• hide Liberty in a suitcase

• hand Liberty over to her aunt

• give Liberty to her neighbor

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the theme of "Liberty"?

• Dog truly is man's best friend.

• Liberty can only be found in the United States.

• Liberty is not for everyone.

• Liberty is precious and requires sacrifice to obtain it.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.6.2