Errand Boy

6 Which two words represent the meaning of the word unscrupulous as it is used in paragraph 21?

• adventurous

• crooked

• dishonest

• creative

• reckless

7 Part A

How does the setting of a train help advance the plot of the passage?

• by giving readers background information on train travel

• by allowing characters to overhear conversations easily

• by encouraging a variety of actions to occur

• by suggesting that a theft will likely take place

7 Part B: Which paragraph from the passage supports the answer to Part A? (about the setting of the train)

• paragraph 1

• paragraph 19

• paragraph 24

• paragraph 26

8 Part A

As used in paragraph 18, what is the meaning of the phrase to put in your oar?

• to row

• to intrude

• to insult

• to annoy

8 Part B

Which detail from the passage best supports the answer to Part A? (about the meaning of " to put in your oar")

• “The speaker was an old man with gray hair, who had been sitting in the seat just behind Phil.” (paragraph 15

• “‘I understand my business,’ said the conductor impertinently, . . .” (paragraph 16)

• “‘I have usually found officials of your class polite and gentlemanly, . . .’” (paragraph 17)

• “The conductor’s face was a curious and interesting study when he heard this announcement.” (paragraph 25)

9 Part A

Richard Grant’s defense of Philip tells readers that Grant

• identifies with Phillip

• was already friends with Phillip

• wants to embarrass the conductor

• knows the other boy is a thief

9 Part B: Which two actions best support the view in Part A? (about Richard Grant)

• Grant informs the conductor that he is president of the railroad.

• Grant describes his experience in New York when he was younger.

• Grant notifies the conductor about the suspicious other man on the train.

• Grant tells Philip to come to his office after Philip gets to New York.

• Grant listens to Philip’s conversation with the conductor.

10 Part A: What is the theme of "Errand Boy"

• When you see someone being treated unfairly, speak up for them

• Don't steal things

• Trains are full of different kind of people

• Don't lie to people

10 part B: Which detail lets you know the theme you selected in the last question?

• 2 “I assure you,” Phil said earnestly, “that I did not steal this ring.”

• 15 “Conductor,” said a new voice, “you are doing the boy an injustice.” The speaker was an old man with gray hair, who had been sitting in the seat just behind Phil.

• 26 Upon this Philip drew the ring from his finger and handed it to the young lady, who went back to the car where her friends were sitting, while the conductor humbly took his lea

• 24 “Sir, I have to inform you that I am Richard Grant, the president of this railroad.

11 Part A: What is the point of view of "Errand Boy?"

• First Person

• Second Person

• Third Person Omniscient

• Third Person Limited