Comprehension 1
Escorts his owner to and from the train station.
What type of fiction is this story?
Historical Fiction
What is a synonym for silently?
Quietly
What does the root word "clud" mean?
Shut
“Windy City” is used to describe which city?
Chicago
Who is Hachiko's owner? (I want the name of his profession.)
A professor at a university.
How do the Japanese people honor Hachiko in Tokyo?
Built a bronze statue of Hachiko.
What vocabulary word is a synonym for shyly?
timidly
Can you give me an example to _____ that idea? I'm confused. What academic vocabulary word best fits in the blank?
Illustrate
WWII lasted for how many years?
6 years and 1 day
Who is the narrator of this story?
Kentaro
Why does Kentaro compare Hachiko to a wolf when he first meets him?
He was scared of Hachiko. Kentaro didn't know if Hachiko was friendly or dangerous.
Which vocabulary word means careful consideration?
thoughtfully
What does the root word "lab" mean?
Work
Sunlight is the source of renewable energy. Is it true?
Yes
What conflict does Kentaro face when Dr. Ueno dies?
He worries he'll never see Hachiko again.
How did Hachiko show his loyalty to Dr. Ueno even after he passes away?
Uneasy, nervously, worried are synonyms for which vocabulary word?
Anxiously
What does analyze mean?
To break something down.
Sloth is the slowest moving mammal in the world. Is it true?
Yes
How do the people of Tokyo feel about Hachiko after his owner's death? Write down 3 words.
Caring (or any synonym for caring)
What is the correct way to write this sentence --
my sister bethany works at kennywood park.
My sister Bethany works at Kennywood Park.
A few days later he was back at Shibuya Station, _____ waiting, his brown eyes fixed on the entrance. Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word.
Patiently
What does the root word "ject" mean?
Bees make what edible substance?
Honey