Quiz on 'Flush'

What is the setting of "Flush"?

• Bronx, NY

• Miami, FL

• Cuba

• Florida Keys

How did Noah's parents meet?

• waiting in line to pay their speeding tickets.

• at the office

• through a dating service

• through mutual friends

Why is Noah's father in jail?

• he was caught shoplifting at the Piggly Wiggly

• he sank Dusty Muleman's gambling boat

• his terrible driving record

• he hasn't paid his taxes

What is ironic about the end result of Paine sinking the Coral Queen?

• Dusty was going to sell it to Paine

• there was hidden treasure in the boat

• grease & oil from the boat are causing pollution

• Dusty didn't really own the boat

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

Dusty Muleman's character traits can be described as

• positive, loyal

• greedy, self-centered

• caring, kind

• giving, compassionate

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

"He looked like a sick iguana..." is an example of what type of figurative language?

• personification

• metaphor

• simile

• hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Why was Lice fired by Dusty Muleman?

• he stole Shelly from him

• he stole another boat from Dusty

• he stole gambling money

• he stole Dusty's car

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.9A

How did Noah's Aunt Sandy and Uncle Del come into money?

• they are bank-robbers

• Dusty bribed them to not reveal his wrongdoings

• they won the Florida lottery

• they inherited it from Grandpa Bobby

Noah's dad thought of himself as a political prisoner, but Mom thought he was being a

• selfish jerk

• brave hero

• role model

• scapegoat for Lice Peeking

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

"He's lost his marbles" is an example of figurative language used in Flush. What is the literal meaning of this phrase?

• He is funny.

• He is crazy.

• He doesn't know where to go.

• He dropped his marbles on the floor.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4