Find the prepositional phrase:
The cat ran under the chair
under the chair
100
Comparing and contrasting two different pieces of writing reveals:
how they are alike and how they are different
100
What does revived mean?
brought back to life or to a waking state
200
What does Bimbo do for Tito?
gets him his food three times a day, saves him on the day of the volcano
200
How do we (the reader) know what happened to Bimbo at the end of the story?
archeologists find his body in the ruins of Pompeii with bread in his mouth
200
Find the preposition:
Linda was running through the park.
through
200
Give an example of the author using historical facts in the fictional story of "The Dog of Pompeii"
possible answers: Excavators find a hardened 1800 year old raisin cake and the skeleton of a dog, Mount Vesuvius really did erupt, Pompeii was destroyed
200
What does proverb mean?
A well known traditional saying that expresses a truth
300
How can Tito tell what is going on around him in Pompeii? (besides Bimbo)
He uses his sense of smell and hearing
300
A stranger tries to alert the townspeople to...?
a change in the smoke from Vesuvius
300
Find the prepositional phrase (s)
The student was being silly with his friends during lunch.
with his friends
during lunch
300
Give an example of a coordinating conjunction....
For And Nor But Or Yet So (FANBOYS)
300
What does coaxed mean?
Gently urged or tried to persuade
400
What is the FORUM in Pompeii?
it is where everyone in the city gathers
400
Why is it significant that Bimbo is found with bread with raisins on it at the end?
That was Tito's favorite
400
Find the preposition (s)
I will not go after school to the grocery store with you!
after, to, with
400
After, Although, Because, Even though, Though, While, Before, Once, etc...
Give an example of a subordinating conjunction...
400
What does ambitious mean?
Eager to succeed or to achieve something
500
Pompeii was previously damaged by what natural disaster?
an earthquake
500
Why did Bimbo bite Tito?
To keep him from passing out/giving up
500
Find the prepositional phrase (s)
After dinner, Jennifer did her homework in the family room with her sister.
after dinner
in the family room
with her sister
500
What type of sentence is this: My family and I love to go camping.
Simple Sentence
500
What is historical fiction?
A fictional (made up) story that includes factual information