Quiz on Figurative Language and Conflict

In chapter 6, why does the author use the following figurative phrase: (personification)? "The chill of the night was gone, and the sun found them between the high banks of the river."

• To suggest that Grandma and Dewey were getting hot going down the river that morning.

• To indicate that the sun was watching for Grandma and Dewey.

• To show that Grandma is too delicate to be in the sun.

• To explain the importance of wearing sunscreen.

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Which sentence from the story best describes Grandma’s and Dewey’s main conflict at the beginning of the story? (Conflict means the problem they face.)

• “I’m just disappointed because I was needing some help with my crocheting,” said Grandma.

• The currents were strong, pulling the oar in the wrong direction.

• “There’s maybe a handful of Indians, renegades, more likely than not, and they can move so quiet and quick you wouldn’t see them even if you was looking right at them.”

• There was nothing but charred wood and ashes.

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The author includes the imagery of the Dargan’s burned cabin and barn most likely to highlight Dewey’s-

• loneliness on the prairie

• desire to be a firefighter

• appreciation of his family’s nice cabin

• fear of the danger of the Indians and what they might do

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The story’s third-person point of view helps the reader-

• identify what Dewey feels as he takes Grandma down the river

• appreciate the beauty of nature on the river

• understand how settlers had to work hard to survive

• relate to the relationship between Dewey and his dog

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How does Dewey’s observation of the Dargan’s burned barn and cabin in Chapter 7 advance the plot of the story?

• It allows Dewey to express his fear of Indians to his Grandma.

• It leads Grandma to decide that they need to keep traveling down the river.

• It hints that the Dargan’s actions caused the Indians to get upset.

• None of the above.

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Read these sentences from chapter 8. Trouble River wound through the prairie like an animal on the scent of its prey. It hurried, then slowed, it twisted, then straightened, turned again and again, hooked, and at last, after its long and twisted journey, began to gain speed before it would rush headlong into Big River, mingling its brown water with the green of the larger river. What is the most likely reason the author includes figurative language in these sentences?

• To show that Dewey needs to use his oar to guide the raft successfully

• To emphasize that Grandma knows the best places to stop along the river

• To emphasize that Dewey and Grandma pay careful attention to the scenery and animals they see along the river

• To show that the river is dangerous to travel on

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Why is Dewey’s and Grandma’s experience going over the rapids important to the plot?

• This experience represents the climax of the story because it is the most exciting or dangerous part, and it leads to the falling action and resolution.

• This experience shows that Dewey thought he knew more about traveling on water than Grandma.

• This experience tells details about how Dewey’s father taught him to build a raft.

• This experience reveals a trait of Dewey’s that will help him become a skilled boat-builder.

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Read the following sentences, spoken by Grandma, in Chapter 11. ‘My grandson made that raft himself, young man, and a fine craft it was. I didn’t think much of it when I first seen it but it worked out fine.’ What do these sentences suggest about how Grandma feels about Dewey?

• Grandma thinks no one is interested in their trip down the river.

• Grandma thinks that there are too many people asking questions.

• Grandma is very proud of Dewey, and she realizes he is growing into a man.

• Grandma is uncomfortable with the idea of traveling by raft.

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What is the best summary of the story, “Trouble River”?

• Grandma is upset because wolves try to attack them as they rest one night. Dewey gets them going again, and they escape the wolves. Then, they are surprised by the rapids on Trouble River, but finally get to Hunter City, and safety.

• Dewey’s parents are away when an Indian comes to the family’s cabin. Dewey, his grandma, and Charlie the dog travel on Dewey’s homemade raft to find safety. On the way, they face problems (conflicts) such as wolves and rapids. Finally, they find Dewey’s parents and new sister in Hunter City.

• An Indian threatens the safety of Dewey and his grandma, so they travel downriver on Dewey’s homemade raft with Charlie, his dog. Dewey and his grandma face down hungry wolves, and ride the rapids. Dewey learns more about his grandmother on the trip.

• None of the above.

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Describe how Dewey felt at the end of the story when he finally got to see his parents in Hunter City.

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