Meet The Characters
Who is the main dog in the story?
Buddy
What kind of story is this: a fairy tale or a true story?
True Story
What is another name for a seeing-eye dog?
A guide dog.
What does "blind" mean?
Unable to see, or having little or no usable vision.
What animal is Buddy?
A dog.
Who is the man that Buddy helps?
Morris Frank
What challenge does Morris face?
He is blind and needs help getting around.
Which sense does a blind person rely on less when navigating?
Sight.
What does "guide" mean?
To lead or help someone find their way.
What is one quality that makes Buddy a good guide dog?
She is trained, dependable, or attentive.
What breed of dog is Buddy?
German Shepherd
What special job is Buddy trained to do?
Guide a person who is blind.
Name one thing a guide dog can help its handler navigate safely.
Obstacles, streets, or stairs.
What does "independent" mean?
Being able to do things without always needing help from others.
How might Morris have felt before having a guide dog?
He may have felt frustrated or dependent on others. (Answers may vary)
Who wrote the book?
Eva Moore
How does Buddy help change Morris's life?
She helps him move around with greater independence.
Why does a guide dog need special training?
To learn how to guide its handler safely and respond to commands.
What does "training" mean?
Practicing and learning how to do a job or skill.
What lesson can readers learn from Buddy's story?
Animals can help people, and patience, training, and teamwork matter.
What is special about Morris and Buddy's relationship?
Buddy helps Morris travel more independently as his seeing-eye dog.
What important idea does the story show about Morris and Buddy working together?
Trust, teamwork, and training helps them become a successful team.
Why is trust important between a guide dog and it's handler?
They need to work together to navigate safely.
What does "rely on" mean?
To depend on or trust someone or something for help.
Why is Buddy's story important to the history of guide dogs in America?
Buddy helps demonstrate how a trained guide dog could help a blind person live more independently.