The author, Robert Cormier, reveals a great deal about Mike in this story, but he doesn’t tell us why Mike shaves off his moustache. Based on events in the story, why do you think he shaved? Provide evidence from the text to support your response.

Which prediction does this passage best support? the seven commandments will become a new religion. o snowball will fall off the ladder and injure himself. o the animals will not see the commandments on the wall. the pigs will eventually change the seven commandments.

Select the quote that best shows character. “why should he disturb my peace? ” “excuse me, sir, i am not accustomed to listen to such expressions or to such a tone of voice. i want to hear no more.” “the dear lady may well have taken me for a brigand.” “then you won’t pay me now? eh? ”

Which of the following lines from “the poetic interpretation of the twist” contains a simile?