How to Steal a Dog by Barbara O'Connor - Open-book Quiz

Which statement is NOT true about Georgina?

• A. Her best friend Luanne is ignoring her.

• B. She is living in a car with her mom and brother.

• C. Her teacher, Mr. White, is mean to her.

• D. Her mom is working two jobs.

Georgina plans to steal a dog because...

• A. She wants a companion.

• B. Her brother always wanted a dog.

• C. Her family needs the reward money.

• D. Her father would not let her have a dog.

After Georgina decides to steal a dog, she tells her plan to

• Toby

• her mother

• Luanne

• no one

Why does mom have to move the car every two days?

• A. They are hiding from dad.

• B. The car might be towed by the police.

• C. Mom moves the car for work reasons.

• D. Someone told mom it was a good idea.

What essential details did Georgina need to steal the dog?

• where she was going to hide the dog

• getting rope to tie him up

• Warning Toby not to tell anyone else about their plan

• food and water for Willy

What is Georgina doing inside McDonalds?

• She used the leftover money from the laundromat to buy some food there.

• She is meeting Luanne there after school.

• Her mom told her to wait there after school.

• She is using the bathroom to clean her hair and clothes.

When Georgina says, "She could pluck a reason out of the air like a magician plucks a rabbit out of his hat," what type of figurative language is she using?

• simile

• metaphor

• alliteration

• hyperbole

"They had added about a million explanation points, so it looked like this. THIS IS PRIVATE PROPERTY! KEEP OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!" What type of figurative language is this?

• simile

• metaphor

• alliteration

• hyperbole

She dropped her hand to her side like it was as heavy as cement. What type of figurative language is this?

• simile

• metaphor

• alliteration

• hyperbole

Georgina thinks Mrs. Whitmore will pay a reward for her dog because Mrs. Whitmore ...

• Because Mrs. Whitmore is known for paying rewards for lost pets.

• Because Mrs. Whitmore cares about her animals.

• Because Georgina assumes rewards are given for pets in need.

• Because Mrs. Whitmore promised rewards to everyone.