The Dog of Pompeii

What is the climax of "The Dog of Pompeii"?

• Tito and Bimbo have a normal day in the city.

• Bimbo bites Tito.

• Tito is rescued.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the setting of "The Dog of Pompeii"?

• Pompeii, Ancient Rome

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient America

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Who are the protagonists in "The Dog of Pompeii"?

• Man vs Nature

• Mt. Vesuvius

• Tito and Bimbo

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What was the MAIN type of conflict in "The Dog of Pompeii"?

• Man vs Man

• Man vs Self

• Man vs Nature

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the conclusion of "The Dog of Pompeii"?

• Bimbo is found 2,000 years later.

• Tito cries.

• Tito and Bimbo enjoy a normal day in the city.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the main theme of "The Dog of Pompeii"?

• Friendship and loyalty

• Betrayal and revenge

• Wealth and power

• Love and sacrifice

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which event foreshadows the eruption in "The Dog of Pompeii"?

• The ground shaking

• A festival in the city

• A sudden rainstorm

• A market day

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What role does Bimbo play in "The Dog of Pompeii"?

• A loyal companion

• A mischievous troublemaker

• A fierce protector

• A lazy pet

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How does the author describe the city of Pompeii in the story?

• Bustling and vibrant

• Quiet and deserted

• Modern and advanced

• Dark and gloomy

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What literary device is used when describing the eruption in "The Dog of Pompeii"?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Irony

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4