The Thief of Always

“The great grey beast February had eaten Harvey Swick alive. Here he was buried in the belly of that smothering month, wondering if he would ever find his way out through the cold coils that lay between here and Easter.. it was a monstrous month.. he simply knew that long before the sun came to save him he would have withered away in the belly of the beast.
What does the author's use of personification emphasize?

• He was bored or lost in this long boring, gloomy month.

• It's cold

• The month is mean to Harvey

• The month ate him

How does the setting at the beginning of the story in chapter 1 influence the plot?

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Answer explanation

At the beginning of the story, Harvey describes the month of February as being______This setting influences him to ___

The action of Harvey returning to the House of Holidays in chapter 18 are significant because they show that_? 2 answers

• Harvey is scared

• Harvey is brave

• Harvey is goofy

• Harvey is selfish once again.

• Selfless

Short Constructed Response: How does Harvey and Wendell differ in this story? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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How does the event of Harvey falling into the lake in chapter 8 contribute to the plot?

• Harvey decides that he must understand how the Holiday House works and who is in charge.

• Harvey decides to look for Lulu.

• Harvey decides to leave at that moment.

• Harvey decides that was fun, and will go for another swim.

Who is the main character of The Thief of Always?

• Wendell

• Harvey Swick

• Harvery Shick

• Harvey's Mom

What did Harvey find out when he escaped from The Holiday House?

• His parents had aged 31 years

• Everything was the same

• He missed the his sister

• He was still 11

What is the main theme of 'The Thief of Always'?

• A) The passage of time

• B) The importance of family

• C) The power of friendship

• D) The danger of greed

Who is the author of 'The Thief of Always'?

• A) J.K. Rowling

• B) Clive Barker

• C) Neil Gaiman

• D) Stephen King

What is the significance of the Holiday House in the story?

• A) It represents a place of eternal happiness

• B) It is a trap for children

• C) It is a magical school

• D) It is a haunted mansion