Mortimer the Miserable

Answer the following questions for “Mortimer the Miserable.” What does conjured mean as it is used in paragraph 1?

• He could produce something.

• He played a trick on someone.

• He wanted to build something

• He could understand someone.

The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A Which statement shows the reader that Mortimer thinks he is forgotten?

• A. Mortimer is unable to create rabbits.

• B. Mortimer does not fit heads correctly.

• C. Mortimer is for sale in a magic hat shop.

• D. Mortimer stops caring about his appearance.

Which quotation from the story supports the answer to Part A?

• “But no matter how hard he tried, and no matter what magic words were spoken, Mortimer could not make a white rabbit appear.” (paragraph 1)

• “No one wanted to buy a magic hat that couldn’t perform the world’s most popular trick.” (paragraph 7)

• “Eventually, Mortimer stopped bothering to dust himself off in the morning, or to straighten his red, polka-dot sash.” (paragraph 7

• “Mortimer was a little too big, and his brim had become slightly crooked from his constant frown.” (paragraph 12)

Select three sentences that should be included in a summary of the story.

• Mortimer is placed on a shelf.

• Mortimer is chosen by a young boy.

• Mortimer is unwanted and gives up.

• Mortimer is famous for his tricks.

• Mortimer is too big for the boy.

Which feature is found in “Mortimer the Miserable” that would not be found in a poem?

• A. setting

• B. dialogue

• C. characters

• D. paragraphs

Which word has the correct spelling?

• miserable

• misserable

• miserabble

• miserrable

What is the main theme of 'Mortimer the Miserable'?

• A) The importance of friendship

• B) The value of perseverance

• C) The joy of giving

• D) The struggle for identity

In 'Mortimer the Miserable', what does the word 'miserable' suggest about Mortimer's character?

• A) He is very happy.

• B) He is very sad.

• C) He is very angry.

• D) He is very excited.

Which sentence best describes Mortimer's transformation in the story?

• A) Mortimer becomes more confident.

• B) Mortimer becomes more generous.

• C) Mortimer becomes more miserable.

• D) Mortimer becomes more popular.

What literary device is used in the phrase 'Mortimer's frown was as crooked as his brim'?

• A) Simile

• B) Metaphor

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole