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WorksheetsThe Hitchhiker by Lucille Fletcher
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
What does Adams do to show that he is sane?
states facts about himself
tells the story of the hitchhiker
discusses Mother's concerns
admits that his life might end soon
What does the music in note in the following lines indicate?
Adams...This may be the last thing I ever tell on earth...the last night I ever see the stars...(music in) Adams. Six days ago I left Brooklyn, to drive to California...
A car is moving
Adams is talking
Mother is worrying
Adams is remembering
Which event foreshadows the appearance of the hitchhiker?
The man at the gas station fills up Adam's car.
Mother tells Adams not to pick up strangers.
An operator asks Adams to deposit money.
Adams tells Mother that he will be careful.
Adams picks up the girl because
he thinks that he recognizes her
she is afraid on the road
he wants company in his car
the male hitchhiker fears her
What does Adams learn from Mrs. Whitney?
He died in an automobile accident.
His family has forgotten him.
His Mother is in the hospital.
Mrs. Whitney is the hitchhiker.
Orson Welles's statements emphasize the idea that
terrifying events usually happen when you least expect them to
a story based on true events is more disturbing than a ghost story
acts of violence are difficult to portray in a radio program
a tale of suspense can be as frightening as a horror story
What does Adams come to believe while he is struck on the train tracks?
He is merely imagining the hitchhiker.
The hitchhiker is leading him to death.
He is lonely and must pick up the hitchhiker.
His mother is gravely ill and needs his help.
What is assurance?
an attraction to someone
an emphasis on actual events
a guarantee of something
a belief in an unpopular idea
A lark is
a distorted image
a carefree adventure
a cherished memory
an unlikely situation
Something that is sinister is
eerie or fascinating
evil or menacing
invisible or blinding
defeated or unstable
Monotony is a
lack of variation
feeling of aloneness
sense of control
battle of wits
What is a junction?
a lapse in judgement
a place of connection
a decision of importance
an obstacle to independence
Which detail about the hitchhiker's appearance bothers Adams?
his thinness
the raindrops on his clothing
his height
the fact that his cap is down over his eyes
