vocabulary
What is the meaning of fetch in paragraph 11
a. set up b. run toward c. give away d. bring back
D. bring back
What is the name of the dog in our story?
Trigger
What is the meaning of the phrase "beads of sweat formed on Charlie's forehead"?
Forks Creek, Colorado
What is the meaning of the word howling in this sentence. "Charlie shouted above the howling wind."
a. blustery b. shrieking c. wailing
a. blustery
How does the author describe Trigger? Use evidence from the text.
black-and-white cocker spaniel
What is the meaning of the phrase "thundered in Charlie's head"?
very loud
What evidence in the text suggests that it is cold?
bitter-cold day / icy breath
What does the word faltered mean in the text "Trigger never faltered"?
made a mistake
How could you best describe Trigger?
a. lonely b. unruly c. obedient
c. obedient
What is the meaning of the phrase "the engine labored upward"?
Creates an image of the train struggling up the slope (hill).
The author sets up the conflict in our story. A conflict is a problem. What is the problem in our story?
The train tracks are being fixed and the "switch" is frozen.
What is the meaning of the word deserted in the sentence: "Charlie found the black and white cocker spaniel in a deserted boxcar."
a. covered in sand b. abandoned c. food container
B. abandoned
Provide one evidence sentence that proves that Trigger is a smart dog.
"Hearing those engine whistles all the time, Trigger learned to tell them apart."
or similar
What does it mean when the author says, "In spite of the weather..."
Even though it was cold.
What was the reaction of the riders on the train to Trigger saving them? Find evidence to support.
"I'm going to send him a big, juicy steak every day for as long as he lives."
What is the meaning of the word "duties" in this sentence. "One of Charlie's duties was to turn the switch."
a. task b. military position c. money
A. task
How does understanding the character traits of Trigger contribute to the end of the story?
We understand how he is able to save the train.
What does this statement show about the workers on the railroad? "They took off their caps and scratched their heads."
They were puzzled and amazed.
What evidence in the text suggests that it is loud?
screeching halt / thundered / shouted or similar