Characters
What does Hachiko do everyday?
He waits for his owner, Dr Ueno, at the train station.
In what country does the setting take place?
Japan
What is the main theme of the story?
Loyalty is lifelong.
Correct the spelling in the sentence.
Those tomatos are the best!
Those tomatoes are the best!
Who is Dr Ueno? What is his job?
Hachiko's owner, a university professor
Why is the setting considered a part of the historical fiction genre?
The setting is a real place and from a real time period.
How does the author develop the theme of loyalty?
Hachiko is loyal in life and death.
What is the conflict of the story that is in the rising action?
Dr Ueno dies and Kentaro worries that he will never see Hachiko again.
Correct the capitalization in the sentence.
birds can be found all across the USA.
Birds can be found all across the USA.
Who is the narrator of the story, Hachiko?
Kentaro, a little boy
How does clothing support the setting in the story?
Kentaro's mom is dressed in a kimono, a traditional Japanese clothing item.
What about the quote below shows loyalty?
"As the years passed and Hachiko got older, he became very stiff and could barely walk to Shibuya Station. But he still went, every day."
Even when it was difficult for Hachiko, he still showed loyalty to his owner.
How does the plot develop Hachiko and Kentaro's relationship?
At first, Kentaro is nervous to meet Hachiko, but then he comes to love the dog and acts like a friend to him.
When you add -ly to the end of an adjective, it becomes what part of speech?
adverb
What happens to Dr Ueno?
He dies while he is away at work.
How is the train station setting important to the story?
How are loyalty and friendship related in the story?
Hachiko is loyal to the owner. Kentaro and Dr Ueno are loyal to Hachiko.
What is the climax of the story? Why?
Hachiko's death - It is the turning point or most action filled moment of the story.
Use your knowledge to define the adverb: patiently.
-in a patient way
-a state of being patient
-to be patient
-a patient
in a patient way
They build a statue at the train station.
Where is the Hachiko statue?
Shibuya Station
How does Hachiko's statue show the theme of loyalty?
It shows that he was loyal to his owner and now acts as a place that all people can how loyalty to friends/family.
Why does the author choose to include the Hachiko statue in the resolution?
It supports the theme of loyalty and inspires others to display loyalty.
What is a capitalization rule?
Answers vary.