Which definition best matches the use

of the word cast in paragraph 12?[9.3b]

A. definition 1 C. definition 3

B. definition 2 D. definition 4

6. Which word best describes Granddad’s attitude about going away? [9.4l]

A. angry, because he doesn’t want to C. unconcerned, because he’s old

B. accepting, because he has no choice D. confused, because he’s senile

7. Dad’s primary conflict is that he is — [9.4b]

A. forced to decide what is best for Granddad C. angry about Petey’s attitude

B. unaware of Granddad’s real feelings D. torn between Granddad and his

girlfriend

Petey does not believe that Dad is sending Granddad away until ______ which is a(n)

______ of betrayal — [9.4d]

A. they visit the brick building; foreshadowing C. he sees the blanket; symbol

B. Dad’s girlfriend comes over; metaphor D. Granddad packs his clothing; image

9. The story’s ______ point of view allows the reader to understand ______ — [9.4e]

A. first person; the girlfriend’s thoughts about Granddad

B. third person omniscient; Petey’s loyalty to Granddad

C. first person; Dad’s commitment to his girlfriend

D. third person limited; Granddad’s love of music

10. In paragraph 13, the girlfriend speaks to Dad coldly because she —[9.4l]

A. resents the fact that he gave Granddad such a nice gift

B. is annoyed that Petey and Granddad are at home

C. thinks that he should have bought her a present, too

D.

11. In paragraph 23, the reference to Zeus is a(n) ______— [9.3e]

A. allusion to Greek mythology C. symbol from the Bible

B. theme in the story D. image of power

12. The denotation (or definition) of the word “bright” is “showing light” or “illuminated.”

In paragraph 11, the word “bright” is used in a(n) ______ with the ______ that she is

attractive and youthful. [9.3c]

A. image; conflict C. simile; connotation

B. symbol; mood D. hyperbole; theme

13. The climax of the story occurs when — [9.4e]

A. Petey realizes that everyone is crying

B. Dad’s girlfriend becomes angry and leaves

C. Granddad puts his hand on Dad’s shoulder

D. Petey demands that the blanket be cut in half

14. What is one reason the author doesn’t give Dad’s girlfriend a name in the story?[9.4h]

A. to show that she is not an important character in the story

B. to confuse the reader

C. to emphasize that she is not a true part of the family

D. to create a sense of mystery

15. In paragraph 1, the meaning of the idiom “pulling his leg” is— [9.3d]

A. being in a hurry B. not feeling well C. being mean D. joking around

16. A primary theme of this story is that — [9.4a]

A. few options exist for people as they grow older

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