Not Norman Comprehension

Read the following passage: "The dog barked loudly. The neighbors heard the noise. They came outside to see what was happening." What is the main idea of the passage?

• The dog was hungry

• The neighbors were sleeping

• The dog barked and the neighbors came outside

• The neighbors were having a party

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

17. I know Not Norman is fiction because ________

• I see the illustrations are not real pictures

• I don't like the story

• A fish cannot be a real pet

What is the main theme of 'Not Norman'?

• Friendship and acceptance

• Adventure and exploration

• Mystery and suspense

• Competition and rivalry

Which character trait best describes the protagonist in 'Not Norman'?

• Selfish

• Curious

• Lonely

• Compassionate

In 'Not Norman', why does the protagonist initially not want Norman?

• Norman is too noisy

• Norman is not a dog

• Norman is too small

• Norman is too expensive

What lesson does the protagonist learn by the end of 'Not Norman'?

• Pets are a lot of work

• First impressions can be misleading

• Fish are boring pets

• It's important to have many friends

Which sentence from 'Not Norman' shows a change in the protagonist's feelings?

• I wish I had a dog instead.

• Norman is actually pretty cool.

• I don't want Norman.

• Norman is just a fish.

What literary device is used in the sentence: 'Norman swam circles around my heart'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

How does the author of 'Not Norman' use illustrations to enhance the story?

• To show the setting

• To depict emotions

• To introduce new characters

• To explain difficult words

What is the point of view of 'Not Norman'?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient