The Hitchhiker by Lucille Fletcher

Front

What motivates Adams to pick up the girl?

Back

He wants company in his car.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

How does Adams demonstrate his sanity?

Back

He states facts about himself.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What does the term 'monotony' mean?

Back

Lack of variation.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What detail about the hitchhiker's appearance disturbs Adams?

Back

The raindrops on his clothing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What does 'sinister' mean?

Back

Evil or menacing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Hitchhiker'?

Back

The tension between trust and fear.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

How does the setting contribute to the story's mood?

Back

The dark, rainy road creates a sense of unease.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What role does dialogue play in 'The Hitchhiker'?

Back

It reveals character motivations and builds suspense.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the significance of the hitchhiker's thinness?

Back

It symbolizes vulnerability and danger.

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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

Front

How does Fletcher use foreshadowing in the story?

Back

Hints of danger are woven into the characters' interactions.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4