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English 9 Short Story Analysis Test Form MU

Part I-Directions: Read “Snapshot of a Dog” by James Thurber.


2. What type of figurative language is the following line an example of?
“He…reminded you of a politician with derby hat and cigar” (lines 4-5)
A. simile
B. metaphor
C. allusion
D. hyperbole

4. What can be inferred about the time period this was set in from the information provided in the first paragraph?
A. There is no information about the setting.
B. It is set in the present
C. It is set in the future.
D. It is set in the past




5. Which of the following pieces of information from the story help set a more specific time period?
I. The author has a photograph of Rex.
II. The author talks about a streetcar.
III. The author mentions Rex has a brass studded collar

A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II
D. II and III



6. Which of the following is the best interpretation of the phrase “extravagant tasks” (line 8)?
A. bizarre
B. astounding
C. vague
D. specific
18. Which of the following is an antonym for the word “strenuous” in line 38?
A.dainty
B. wearing
C. laborious
D. refreshing


23. What does the author mean in the following line?
“a nice problem in transportation” (line 52)

A. Rex would have to figure out a unique way to get it home.
B. Rex would have fun bringing this home to his owners.
C. Rex would be praised when he brought this home in one piece.
D. Rex would have trouble bringing this home to his owners.


24. What is the best interpretation of the following passage?
“If we had thrown it out nearby, he would have brought it home again, as a small
token of his integrity in such matters.”(lines 58-59)

A.Rex would have been very angry with his owners if he found the dresser again.
B. Rex would have brought the dresser home again because he thought the boys needed
one.
C. Rex would fight with his owners to keep the dresser if they didn’t take it far away to
dispose of it.
D. Rex would have brought the dresser home again because that is what he does.
32. Select the line that best supports this theme?
A. “He had as much fun in the water as any person I have ever known.” (line 44)
B. “He never bit a person in the ten strenuous years that he lived, nor ever growled at
anyone except prowlers.” (lines 38-39)
C. “If we had thrown it out nearby, he would have brought it home again, as a small
token of his integrity in such matters. (line 58-59)
D. “He never went for a dog's throat but for one of its ears (that teaches a dog a lesson),
and he would get his grip…” (lines 18-19)
32. Select the line that best supports this theme?
A. “He had as much fun in the water as any person I have ever known.” (line 44)
B. “He never bit a person in the ten strenuous years that he lived, nor ever growled at
anyone except prowlers.” (lines 38-39)
C. “If we had thrown it out nearby, he would have brought it home again, as a small
token of his integrity in such matters. (line 58-59)
D. “He never went for a dog's throat but for one of its ears (that teaches a dog a lesson),
and he would get his grip…” (lines 18-19)

33. Where is there a shift in tone in this story?
In the middle of paragraph 2.
At the beginning of paragraph 3.
At the beginning of the last paragraph.
There is no significant shift in tone.

Answer 1

2. The line "He... reminded you of a politician with derby hat and cigar" is an example of A. simile. This is because it uses the word "like" or "as" to compare the dog to a politician with a derby hat and cigar.

4. Based on the information provided in the first paragraph, it can be inferred that the story is set in the past. The mention of "the old house" and "the great yard" suggests a time period that is not present or future.

5. The pieces of information from the story that help set a more specific time period are II. The author talks about a streetcar and III. The author mentions Rex has a brass studded collar. These details indicate a time period when streetcars were commonly used and when dogs wearing brass studded collars were fashionable.

6. The best interpretation of the phrase "extravagant tasks" is A. bizarre. The word "extravagant" suggests something unusual or out of the ordinary, which aligns with the meaning of bizarre.

18. The antonym for the word "strenuous" in line 38 is A. dainty. "Strenuous" means requiring great effort or energy, while "dainty" means delicate or elegant.

23. In the line "a nice problem in transportation" (line 52), the author means that it would be a challenging but interesting task to transport the large dresser home. The phrase "nice problem" implies that it is a problem worth solving or a task that requires careful consideration.

24. The best interpretation of the passage "If we had thrown it out nearby, he would have brought it home again, as a small token of his integrity in such matters" is D. Rex would have brought the dresser home again because that is what he does. This passage suggests that Rex is loyal and consistent in bringing things home, even if they are discarded nearby.

32. The line that best supports the theme is A. "He had as much fun in the water as any person I have ever known." (line 44) This line emphasizes Rex's enjoyment of water activities, which highlights his playful and joyful nature.

33. There is no significant shift in tone in this story. The tone remains consistent throughout the text, maintaining a lighthearted and affectionate tone towards Rex, the dog.

Hope this helps and Good Luck!

Answer 2

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