The Hitchhiker

The main character states that the hitchhiker "gave me the willies." What does the main character mean by this quote?

• Made him sick

• Made him nervous

• Gave him a wet willy

• Made him happy

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Where does the main character FIRST see the hitchhiker?

• Auto Camp in New Mexico

• Dolly Parton Bridge

• Brooklyn Bridge

• Pennsylvania Turnpike

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What did the hitchhiker first say to the main character?

• "Can I have a ride?"

• "Hellooo!"

• "How is the weather?"

• "Nice night, isn't it?"

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

Why did the main character ask the first gas clerk if it had been raining recently? (This was during the first stop).

• It was bad weather.

• The hitchhiker only appeared in the rain.

• The hitchhiker's shoulders are always wet.

• The drive was too bright for the main character.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

Which detail about the hitchhiker's appearance bothers Adams?

• his thinness

• the raindrops on his clothing

• his height

• the fact that his cap is down over his eyes

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Adams tells the mechanic that he hasn't seen any hitchhikers because Adams

• wants to protect the hitchhiker.

• knows that the hitchhiker is imaginary.

• doesn't want the mechanic to think that he is crazy.

• is ashamed of not having stopped for the hitchhiker.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What was the Hitchhiker
 holding in the story?

• A cheap overnight bag

• A dusty jacket

• A hat

• his gloves

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

Adam's attitude as he looks for the hitchhiker along the way is mainly one of 

• fear.

• irritation.

• eagerness.

• casual interest.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Once the main character picks up "the girl", he tries to convince himself that the hitchhiker is real. What is her reaction to him?

• She threw up.

• She hugged him.

• She believed him.

• She wanted to get out of the car.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What is being foreshadowed in the excerpt below?:

Promise me you'll be extra careful. Don't fall asleep or drive fast or pick up any strangers on the road.

• an accident

• the appearance of the hitchhiker

• the death of a character

• all of these

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5