The Fog Horn

What is the climax of "The Fog Horn"?

• McDunn turns off the fog horn and the monster attacks

• The sea monster screams a lonely cry

• Johnny and McDunn escape down the stairs

• When Johnny first sees the monster

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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 is the theme of "The Fog Horn"?

• Love hurts

• No one wants to be alone

• Dinosaurs aren't extinct

• Imagination is a powerful tool

What type of conflicts are present in "The Fog Horn"?

• External - they are almost killed by the monster

• Internal - the monster is lonely

• Neither

• Both

What is the setting of this story?

• A city in the mountains

• A lighthouse by the sea

• A medieval castle

• A lakefront cabin

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

How does the character development throughout the story reflect the central themes of caution and responsibility?

• Characters become less aware of their responsibilities.

• Characters show no change, emphasizing the futility of their actions.

• Characters become more aware of the consequences of their actions.

• Characters increasingly disregard caution, leading to chaos.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Analyze how the change in the setting from the beginning to the end of the story affects the (Eckles) protagonist's perception of his actions.

• He becomes more confident in his decisions.

• He regrets his actions more deeply.

• He becomes indifferent to the outcomes.

• He is confused and disoriented.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How does the author use the contrast between the two time periods to enhance the narrative?

• By showing the advancements in technology.

• By highlighting the moral dilemmas faced by the characters.

• By emphasizing the permanence of nature despite human intervention.

• By illustrating the cyclical nature of history.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which event is considered the rising action?

• The sea monster hears the lighthouse and approaches

• The sea monster destroys the lighthouse

• The sea monster goes back to the Deeps

• Johnny begins to feel homesick

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What did the monster think the fog horn was?

• ship

• Another monster

• A nuisance

• The end of the world

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What genre did Bradbury write? (there are 2 correct options, 1 is more accurate than the other, though)

• fantasy/horror

• mystery

• romance

• science fiction