Charlie Noble and Mate

In paragraph 2, the author uses the phrase “in a foreign tongue” to indicate that Mate

• only responds to the commands of Charlie

• dislikes being patted by the townspeople

• does not want to stop his walk with Charlie

• does not care what the townspeople say

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which detail signals a change in the direction of the story?

• the indication that Mate listened “with his head cocked to one side and one ear raised” (paragraph 2)

• the statement that “Mate would bark loudly, acting as the Fast and Able’s foghorn” (paragraph 3)

• the indication that “Charlie fell to the bottom of the boat unconscious” (paragraph 4)

• the statement that “Mate leaped into the cold water and dog-paddled to the beach” (paragraph 5)

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

Read this sentence from paragraph 5. "Mate whimpered and frantically licked his master’s face, but the old seaman did not move." The words “whimpered” and “frantically” affect the tone of the story by

• creating a sense of sorrow

• establishing a feeling of hopelessness

• creating a sense of anxiety

• establishing a feeling of confusion

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

How does paragraph 8 best help advance the plot of the story?

• by showing that Jake knows Charlie’s dog

• by demonstrating how Mate responds to Jake’s voice

• by having Jake realize Charlie may be in trouble

• by illustrating the trust Jake inspires in Mate

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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 do the details in paragraphs 9 through 11 mainly reveal about Mate?

• He is popular in the town.

• He cares deeply about his master.

• He knows how to save lives.

• He responds quickly to commands.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which detail best shows how the author indicates the close friendship of Charlie and Mate to the reader?

• “Sailing in each other’s company provided a perfect afternoon for Charlie and Mate,” (paragraph 3)

• “Mate either slept on the sun-warmed deck or joined Charlie in the cockpit,” (paragraph 3)

• “The cold seawater flew off Mate’s furry coat and splashed over Charlie,” (paragraph 10)

• “Charlie softly whispered, ‘Shipshape!’ to Mate, then a little louder, ‘Hardtack!’ ” (paragraph 11)

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

A common saying is that “Dogs are man’s best friend.” Which detail from the story best supports this idea?

• Mate responds to words Charlie teaches him.

• Mate walks with Charlie when they are in town.

• Mate sleeps in the boat when Charlie is sailing.

• Mate leaves the boat to get help for Charlie.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2