The Day I Got Lost

Who is the narrator?

• Professor Shlemiel

• Professor Shlemiel's wife

• The taxi cab driver

What is the narrator's problem?

• It is his birthday and his wife is throwing him a big party

• He missed his friend's offer to give him a ride

• He can't remember where he lives

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why is the narrator trying to get home?

• It is his birthday and his wife is throwing him a big party

• He missed his friend's offer to give him a ride

• He can't remember where he lives

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How is the narrator's problem solved?

• He catches the bus home

• His friend drove by in a taxi and stopped to help him

• He does not solve his problem.

Why is Shlemiel not listed in the phone book? Select each correct answer.

• He forgot to fill out the paper work to list his number.

• He doesn't use the phone.

• People would call looking for a different Shlemiel.

• His students would call in the middle of the night to ask questions.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

As the story opens, Professor Shlemiel states that he is easy to recognize. Select each phrase that describes Professor Shlemiel.

• coat too long

• overstuffed briefcase and bulging pockets

• shoes too big

• crumpled hat

• over-sized spectacles

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which excerpt from the story is an example of direct characterization?

• "I’m only the babysitter, but I think they went to a party at Professor Shlemiel’s. Would you like to leave a message?" she said.

• Suddenly it stopped and I heard someone shouting, "Shlemiel, Shlemiel!" I looked up and saw the taxi door open, and the head of a friend of mine appeared.

• For many years I had been teaching philosophy in the same university, and I still have difficulty locating my classrooms.

• All day it had been sunny and warm, but now that I was lost and my umbrella was lost, it had to storm.

Read the excerpt from "The Day I Got Lost."

Our friends surrounded me. "Where have you been?" they cried. "We were so worried. We thought surely something had happened to you!"

Describe how the author uses indirect characterization in the passage.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

One way of stating the theme of “The Day I Got Lost” is that sometimes friends must help you when you cannot help yourself.

How does the relationship between the dog and Shlemiel provide further evidence of that theme?

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.3