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"Shaving"
What is Barry's friend's name?
If a person is obstinate, he/she is stubborn.
"Shaving"
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If a person is obstinate, he/she is stubborn.
False
True
2
What is Barry's friend's name?
Allan
Thomas
Joe
Jackie
3
Comparing Barry to Mount Everest is an example of an allusion.
True
False
4
Jackie also says, "...he's a danger to _______.
aircraft
the Empire State building
the moon
airplanes
5
Many people ___ when they see a rat.
crook
retreat
tendon
illuminate
6
Why doesn't Barry go out with Jackie for a celebratory coffee?
Barry's does not like coffee
Barry wants to go home and spend time with his father
Barry is allergic to coffee
Barry does not like Jackie's friend Sue
7
"Four men, roped together, spent a week climbing him..." is an example of a:
hyperbole
allusion
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Who is author of "Shaving"?
William Shakespeare
June Cleaver
Judith Ortiz Cofer
Leslie Norris
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In what country is this story set?
USA
England
Wales
Germany
10
What does Jackie compare Barry to in order to emphasize Barry's height?
Mount Olympia
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Everest
Mount Garrett
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Who is on Barry's father's shaving mug?
Queen Elizabeth I
President Kennedy
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Victoria
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suave
weak
confident
shy
neat
13
What sport does Barry play?
rugby
soccer
tennis
American football
14
Libations are liquids poured out in honor of:
famous athletes
world leaders
your husband or wife
gods
15
Where does Jackie invite Barry to do to celebrate his win in the rugby match?
go out for a coffee
go to Sue's house
go to the movies
go out to dinner
16
Barry's father has ___ days of stubble on his face.
3
2
4
7
17
In which month is the story set?
April
October
June
May
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gaunt
very thin
very fat
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How old is Barry?
17
18
19
16
