The Dog of Pompeii

According to the story, why was the ancient dog of Pompeii found with the raisin cake in its mouth?

• Bimbo choked on the cake and died.

• The bakers had been feeding the dogs scraps.

• Bimbo died while getting Bimbo's favorite meal.

• Tito gave Bimbo a cake before he sailed away.

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Choose the correct one:

• The Dog Of Pompeii

• The dog of Pompeii

• The Dog of Pompeii

• the dog of Pompeii

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Which statement best summarizes the outcome of the day during which the story takes place?

• Tito and Bimbo climb onto a boat and sail away to Sicily.

• Tito sails away on a boat, but Bimbo dies in Pompeii.

• Bimbo and Tito remain on the beach until things go back to normal.

• Bimbo hides in the house of Glaucus Pansa, and Tito hides in a bakery.

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What is the main theme of 'The Dog of Pompeii'?

• Friendship and loyalty

• Adventure and exploration

• Mystery and suspense

• Wealth and power

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In 'The Dog of Pompeii', what natural disaster is central to the story?

• Earthquake

• Volcanic eruption

• Flood

• Hurricane

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Who is the main human character in 'The Dog of Pompeii'?

• Tito

• Bimbo

• Glaucus

• Pansa

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What role does Bimbo play in the story 'The Dog of Pompeii'?

• A loyal friend

• A fierce enemy

• A wise mentor

• A mischievous trickster

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Which literary device is prominently used in 'The Dog of Pompeii'?

• Foreshadowing

• Irony

• Metaphor

• Simile

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What is the setting of 'The Dog of Pompeii'?

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Pompeii

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How does the author create suspense in 'The Dog of Pompeii'?

• By revealing the ending first

• By using vivid descriptions of the eruption

• By focusing on the characters' dialogue

• By introducing a mysterious character

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