The Dog
Shy Man
Random
Vocabulary
Story Elements
100
Why does the Shy Man buy Blackie?
To help him rob a house.
100
The Shy Man is considered what type of character?
The antagonist.
100
What country is the story set in?
Britain
100

This word means friendly and good-natured

What is amiable? 

100

The setting in the exposition of the of "The Mixer" 

The Public House, East End, warm day (summer/spring)

200
Why does Blackie's mother say that he is "sometimes quite undog-like"?
He is friendly with too many strangers.
200

Character traits of the Shy Man.

rude, poor, disrespectful, a thief, dishonest, impatient, sneaky (teacher's discretion)

200
Why do Fred and his father make "a great fuss" over Blackie at the end?
They think Blackie caught the robber on purpose.
200

This word means to tell someone what you think is wrong with them.

What is criticize?

200
What is the story's resolution?
The police take away the Shy Man and Blackie is rewarded with cold ham.
300
Why doesn't Blackie bark when someone comes in the window?
He was trained not to bark by the Shy Man.
300
Why does the policeman tell the Shy Man he "needs a change of air"?
He knows he is bad and wants him out of town.
300
Blackie tells the story. Which point of view is this?
First Person
300

This is the quality of being unhealthy or sick.

What is morbid?

300

Is Blackie static or dynamic?

Static

400
Why is Blackie an unreliable narrator?
He misunderstands many events.
400
When do we really learn what the Shy Man does and his plans for the future?
When he is talking to Bill at the cottage.
400
Why does Fred's father need a new dog?
The Shy Man poisoned and killed him.
400

I had a ____________ of food over the holidays, so I shared some with my neighbors. 

surfeit

400
All of the events in the story make up the story's __________.
Plot
500
Why is Blackie called a "mixer"?
He gets along with everyone.
500

Why is it funny that Blackie ruins the Shy Mans plans to rob the house?

He bought Blackie to help him rob the house.

500

What are two character traits of Blackie?

energetic, mischievous, confused, unreliable, troublemaker, trainable, lover of people, mixer, amiable, friendly, chatty... (teacher's discretion)

500

The child didn't get her way, so she decided to ______________ in the corner of the room.

What is mope? 

500
What is the story's climax.
When Blackie whines to wake up Fred and introduce him to the Shy Man.
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