Vocabulary
What is the definition of ambush?
To attack by surprise.
Who is Jack's boss?
Mr. Snell
Why does Paddy wait patiently at the end of the wharf?
He is waiting for Captain Pedersen and Molly to return.
What mood does the author create in the first part of the story when we are introduced to Jack?
It is cold, dark and miserable.
How does Jack treat the dog?
He holds out his hand and speaks kindly to him. He brings the dog into the shed to get warm.
What is the definition of wander?
To walk or move in a leisurely way.
What is Jack's job? What dangers might he face?
Jacks job is a night watchman on a wharf/thieves and smugglers.
What is something terrible that happens to Paddy? Why does it happen?
A dog catcher snatches him and brings him to the dog pound. He takes him because he is not registered.
What is Jack's mood when he is searching the wharf on his first night on the job?
He is tense and alert, ready for danger.
What does the phrase, "the next man slammed down..." show in the story?
It shows that all of the workers chip in to save Paddy.
What is the definition of sodden? Who was saturated in the story?
To be saturated with liquid; soaked.
Who helps Paddy in the end of the story? What do they do for him?
The workers. They pay for his registration and get him out of the dog pound.
Why is Paddy released from the pound?
300 workers come together to pay for his release and pay for his registration.
What hopeful details does Mr. Snell share about Paddy's life?
He had loving owners; he's friendly and is "good company"; the wharf workers all care for him.
What problem does Jack face with his idea to save Paddy?
He needs help from other people. He can't do it alone.
What is the definition of patiently?
To wait without annoyance.
Who are Paddy's original owners?
Captain Pedersen and Molly.
What is good about the rest of Paddy's life? What is sad?
He has a huge family to care for him and watch over him/He will never stop waiting for his owners (Captain Pedersen and Molly) to come back for him.
What is the strong verb in the sentence below that the author uses to create a sense of purpose and unity among the workers?
Instead, a huge crowd of men marched through the iron gates and into the town's streets.
marched
What important decision do the workers make when Paddy is missing? What do their actions show?
Instead of working, they march together to the pound to get Paddy out; they go on strike. Their actions show that they love Paddy and care for him.
What is the definition of contented?
To be happy and at ease.
What country does the story, "Paddy Waits Alone" located in?
New Zealand.
Why is Jack surprised by what he finds on the wharf when he sees a shadow dancing?
He is expecting to be ambushed by thieves.
How does the mood at the end of the story compare to the mood at the beginning of the story?
At the beginning of the story, the mood is dark and gloomy. At the end, the mood is joyful and triumphant and happy.
How does Mr. Snell's reaction differ from Jack's reaction when Paddy is taken?
Mr. Snell is angry and hopeless; Jack is sad and inspired to find a way to get Paddy back.