EN9
The Dog of Pompeii
Comprehension Questions
Please answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. Describe the two main characters and identify their odd
relationship.
2. “Tito was not the merriest boy in Pompeii.” What things are
Tito unable to do because of his disability? What things did he
do to bring joy to his life?
3. What were some of the reasons given for the series of natural
disasters that plagued Pompeii? Why do you think these
examples were given?
4. What is foreshadowing? Provide a minimum of three examples
used in the story.
5. Why was Tito having so much trouble getting to sea? How did
Bimbo keep Tito moving?