Understanding 'On the Rainy River'

What year did the narrator receive his draft notice?

• 1968

• 1965

• 1971

• 1975

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What was the narrator's job during the summer?

• Teacher

• Butcher

• Mechanic

• Meatpacking plant worker

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why did the narrator consider fleeing to Canada?

• Job opportunity

• Adventure

• Avoid the draft

• Education

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What was the narrator's main fear about dodging the draft?

• Social shame

• Financial instability

• Legal consequences

• Loss of citizenship

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who did the narrator meet at the Rainy River?

• Edward

• Ethan

• Elijah

• Elroy

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What did Elroy do to help the narrator?

• Called his parents

• Provided a job

• Offered him money

• Gave him advice

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How did the narrator react when close to the Canadian shore?

• He cried out in anguish

• He celebrated

• He remained silent

• He jumped into the water

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What did the narrator hallucinate about on the river?

• His hometown cheering

• Becoming a war hero

• His future family

• Winning a medal

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What decision did the narrator make after returning from the fishing trip?

• To go back to school

• To start a new job

• To move to Canada

• To join the war

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

What does the narrator believe about those who support war?

• They should serve first

• They should be honored

• They should send family members

• They should be financially compensated

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3