WorksheetsThe Mixer
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Why does the Shy Man buy Blackie?
A. to help him rob a house
B. to guard his house
C. to have a pet
D. to be a friend for Fred
Why does Blackie's mother say that he is sometimes quite undog-like?
A. He is not friendly enough.
B. He is not a handsome dog.
C. He is a cheese-hound.
D. He is friendly with too many men.
Why doesn't Blackie bark when someone comes in the window?
A. He is afraid.
B. He thinks it is his friend Fred.
C. He was trained not to bark by the Shy Man.
D. He wants to help the Shy Man rob the house.
Why do Fred and his father make "a great fuss" over Blackie at the end?
A. They think Blackie caught the robber on purpose.
B. They know Blackie likes attention from people.
C. They are glad Blackie introduced them to the Shy Man.
D. They are glad Blackie likes to eat ham.
Why is Blackie an unreliable narrator?
A. because he is a dog
B. because he misunderstands many events
C. because he is too friendly
D. because he sees everything that happens
6. An "amiable" person _____.
A. avoids meeting people.
B. probably has several good friends
C. makes others uncomfortable.
D. doesn't like to go outside
You might "criticize" someone who
A. shared their lunch with you.
B. wore a red shirt to school
C. helped you with your homework.
D. was unkind to another person.
What does "morbid" mean?
A. unhealthy
B. strong
C. shy
D. silly
If there is a "surfeit" of sandwiches,
A. we will need to make more.
B. no one will eat them.
C. there are too many of them.
D. everyone will go home.
If you "mope," you are ______.
A. pretending to be asleep.
B. feeling afraid.
C. feeling sad and bored.
D. feeling excited and interested.
