The Hitchhiker

Who is the narrator of the story?

• The hitchhiker.

• The driver.

• The police officer.

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What is the driver’s occupation?

• A race car driver.

• A writer.

• A pickpocket.

• An investigator.

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What characteristics make the hitchhiker look like a huge human rat?

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• grey jacket

• cloth cap

• quick eyes

• pointed ears

• enormous pockets

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What is the hitchhiker's profession?

• He is a professional hitchhiker.

• He is a writer.

• He is an undercover cop.

• He is a pickpocket.

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What does the hitchhiker say the secret to life is?

• Finding ways to trick the police.

• Being very good at something that is very hard to do.

• Being happy with whatever situation you find yourself in.

• Working somewhere that makes you happy every day.

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Why was the driver travelling much faster than the speed limit?

• He was distracted by the conversation and didn’t realize he was speeding.

• He was running away from the policeman.

• He was trying to get the hitchhiker to his destination on time.

• He was trying to prove to the hitchhiker that his car could run very fast.

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Why was the driver pulled over by the police officer?

• The police officer recognized the hitchhiker as a wanted man.

• He ran a red light.

• He was going over the speed limit.

• It was a road stop.

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How does a fingersmith make a living?

• cheating at cards

• playing the piano

• taking valuables from people

• doing magic tricks and entertaining the public

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"Absolutely," he said, smacking his lips. "In the clink. Behind the bars. Along with all the other criminals who break the law.”

In context, the word “clink” means:

• court of law

• jail

• sewer

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What articles did the hitchhiker take from the driver?

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• His belt.

• His tie.

• His shoelace.

• His watch.

• His wedding ring.

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