The Hitchhiker

The main character states that the hitchhiker "gave me the willies." What does the main character mean by this quote?

• Made him sick

• Made him nervous

• Gave him a wet willy

• Made him happy

Where does the main character FIRST see the hitchhiker?

• Auto Camp in New Mexico

• Dolly Parton Bridge

• Brooklyn Bridge

• Pennsylvania Turnpike

What did the hitchhiker first say to the main character?

• "Can I have a ride?"

• "Hellooo!"

• "How is the weather?"

• "Nice night, isn't it?"

Why did the main character ask the first gas clerk if it had been raining recently? (This was during the first stop).

• It was bad weather.

• The hitchhiker only appeared in the rain.

• The hitchhiker's shoulders are always wet.

• The drive was too bright for the main character.

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

Adams tells the mechanic that he hasn't seen any hitchhikers because Adams

• wants to protect the hitchhiker.

• knows that the hitchhiker is imaginary.

• doesn't want the mechanic to think that he is crazy.

• is ashamed of not having stopped for the hitchhiker.

What was the Hitchhiker
 holding in the story?

• A cheap overnight bag

• A dusty jacket

• A hat

• his gloves

Adam's attitude as he looks for the hitchhiker along the way is mainly one of 

• fear.

• irritation.

• eagerness.

• casual interest.

Once the main character picks up "the girl", he tries to convince himself that the hitchhiker is real. What is her reaction to him?

• She threw up.

• She hugged him.

• She believed him.

• She wanted to get out of the car.

What is being foreshadowed in the excerpt below?:

Promise me you'll be extra careful. Don't fall asleep or drive fast or pick up any strangers on the road.

• an accident

• the appearance of the hitchhiker

• the death of a character

• all of these