Comprehension
According to “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog,” what does Hachiko do every day?
a. Hachiko steals food from strangers in the city square.
b. Hachiko gets lost walking from the station to his home.
c. Hachiko accompanies Kentaro to his school downtown.
d. Hachiko escorts his owner to and from the train station.
D. Hachiko escorts his owner to and from the train station.
Which of the following must be true of a person silently standing in line?
a. She is kind.
b. She is loud.
c. She is quiet.
d. She is angry.
C. She is quiet
Read these sentences from “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog.”
"The dog was beautiful, but his sharp face reminded me of a wolf’s. I grabbed Mama’s kimono and stepped behind her, just in case."
Why does the dog’s physical similarity to a wolf frighten the narrator?
a. Wolves are known to be smart.
b. Wolves are known to be huge.
c. Wolves are known to be friendly.
d. Wolves are known to be dangerous.
D. Wolves are known to be dangerous
What part of speech does the Anglo-Saxon suffix -ly create when added to the end of an adjective?
a. noun
b. verb
c. adverb
d. conjunction
C. Adverb
Choose the correct word in each sentence.
1. I took my time, but I got to the location (eventually/evenly).
2. The old friends, reunited after decades, embraced one another (wrongly/warmly).
1. Eventually
2. Warmly
In “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog,” who is Hachiko’s owner?
a. a university professor
b. a busy train conductor
c. a station security guard
d. a young boy from Tokyo
A. a university professor
What is the most likely meaning of anxiously in the following sentence?
Marcus anxiously waited for the teacher to grade his report.
a. nervously
b. forgetfully
c. cheerfully
d. peacefully
A. Nervously
In “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog,” which description best defines Kentaro’s relationship to Hachiko?
a. Hachiko is Kentaro’s longtime enemy.
b. Hachiko is Kentaro’s reliable friend.
c. Hachiko is Kentaro’s long lost cousin.
d. Hachiko is Kentaro’s demanding master.
B. Hahiko is Kentaro's reliable friend
How many years has Ms. Hendricks been teaching including this year.
3 years all at Napoleon(:
How old is Ms. Hendricks daughter
1. Calves
2. Fairies
3. Fish
4. Heroes
Who is the narrator of “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog”?
a. Kentaro, a young boy
b. Hachiko, a loyal dog
c. Dr. Ueno, an older man
d. Mr. Kobayashi, Kentaro’s father
A. Kentaro, a young boy
Which of the following situations could best be used to illustrate the meaning of timidly?
a. a boy happily acting in a play
b. a man lazily relaxing in a chair
c. a woman playfully making a joke
d. a girl shyly giving her first speech
D. a girl shyly giving her first speech
In “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog,” which word best describes how people felt about Hachiko after his owner’s death?
a. nervous
b. peaceful
c. angry
d. caring
D. Caring
What is the name of Ms. Hendricks favorite drink from Starbucks
Matcha(:
1. What details about Kentaro’s mother’s clothing provide information about the setting of the story?
The Kimono- traditional robe/dress worn in Japan
In “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog,” why does Hachiko’s owner stop going to the train station?
a. He dies while he is at work.
b. He moves to another city.
c. He stops taking the train to work.
d. He decides to leave Hachiko behind.
A. He dies while he is at work
Choose the correct word that fits in the sentence
The bus arrived at (exactly/completely) 6 o’clock.
Exactly
Why is “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog” considered historical fiction? Choose two options.
a. It is based on real events from the past.
b. The story ends with a continuing conflict.
c. The story is entirely imagined by the author.
d. All characters are made up by the author.
e. The setting accurately shows places that exist.
f. The events in the story could not actually happen.
A. It is based on real events from the past
E. The setting accurately shows places that exists
Which of the following sentences uses correct capitalization?
a. my sister Donna volunteers at Cherrywood Park.
b. My sister Donna volunteers at cherrywood park.
c. My sister donna volunteers at Cherrywood Park.
d. My sister Donna volunteers at Cherrywood Park.
D. My sister Donna volunteers at Cherrywood Park
Which of the following is a possible theme of the story?
a. It is important to remember who your friends are.
b. True loyalty to another is lifelong.
c. If you are good to your dog, he or she will be loyal to you.
B. True loyalty to another is lifelong
5. According to “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog,” how do the Japanese people honor Hachiko?
a. They build a statue of him.
b. They find him a new home.
c. They give him scraps of food.
d. They send his owner flowers.
A. They build a statue of him
Choose the correct word that fits into each sentence.
1. Roberto is (rightfully/unbelievably) intelligent; I could listen to him discuss any subject.
2. Hector answered the question as (truthfully/truly) as he could.
3. All donations will be (importantly/gratefully) accepted.
1. Unbelievably
2. Truthfully
3. Gratefully
In “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog,” what conflict does Kentaroface when Dr. Ueno dies?
a. Kentaro worries that he will never see Hachiko again.
b. Kentaro struggles to understand why Dr. Ueno has died.
c. Kentaro wants Mr. Kobayashi to adopt Hachiko, but he refuses.
d. Kentaro fears that Hachiko will be treated poorly in his new home.
A. Kentaro worries that he will never see Hachiko again
Read the following sentence.
Parrots are known to be intelligent birds.
Why is the word Parrots capitalized in the sentence?
a. It is the first word.
b. It is a proper noun.
c. It is a person’s title.
d. it is a proper adjective
A. It is the first word.
DIRECTIONS: Read each sentence. Choose the word from the box that best
completes the sentence. Each word will be used only once.
angrily, uncertainly, seriously, sleepily, loyally, frequently
1. Stephen never once doubted his sister; he continued to stand by her side_________.
2. The boy stared at James_________, not knowing whether to believe him.
3. After the argument with her brother, Deepa slammed the door____________.
4. During the hottest part of the summer, we swim in the lake___________.
5. Mr. Parekh, who usually joked around with the kids, spoke ___________ to them about the upcoming exams.
6. Up late the night before, Isabel awakened _________ and rubbed her eyes.
1. Loyally
2. Uncertainly
3. Angrily
4. Frequently
5. Seriously
6. Sleepily