The Last Dog

Front

What is the main reason the scientists let Brock and Borg leave the dome at the end of 'The Last Dog'?

Back

The scientists believe that Brock and Borg have a dangerous disease.

Front

What inference can be made about people living in the dome based on Brock's use of the scanner in 'The Last Dog'?

Back

They know little about extreme sensations.

Front

What action does Brock take when he finds the puppy in 'The Last Dog'?

Back

He takes her inside the dome.

Front

Which sentence from 'The Last Dog' best supports the emotional response of the reader at the end of the story?

Back

'And maybe, just maybe, where there are dogs, there are humans as well.'

Front

What does the verb 'donate' mean?

Back

To give for a good cause.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is the definition of 'donation'?

Back

Something that is given for a good cause.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What theme is explored through Brock's discovery of the puppy in 'The Last Dog'?

Back

The theme of companionship and the connection between humans and animals.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

How does the setting of the dome affect the characters in 'The Last Dog'?

Back

The dome isolates the characters from the outside world, limiting their experiences and knowledge.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does the term 'virtual lesson' imply about the education of characters in 'The Last Dog'?

Back

It suggests that their education is based on technology rather than real-life experiences.

Front

What emotional tone is conveyed at the end of 'The Last Dog'?

Back

A sense of hope and possibility.