The Last Dog

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What is the main setting of 'The Last Dog'?

Back

The main setting is a sealed dome where the dome-dwellers live, isolated from the outside world.

Front

Who are the main characters in 'The Last Dog'?

Back

The main characters are Brock, a boy, and Brog, a dog.

Front

What does the proverb 'The key to survival is efficiency' imply in the story?

Back

It suggests that the dome-dwellers prioritize safety and convenience over traditional living, leading to a life of efficiency.

Front

Why do Brock and Brog leave the dome at the end of the story?

Back

They leave because the scientists believe they have a dangerous disease and realize Brog will survive only by returning to the wild.

Front

What is Brock's initial feeling about going outside the dome?

Back

Brock is nervous about going outside because he has heard that people who leave never return.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What do the dome-dwellers eat instead of cooked meals?

Back

The dome-dwellers eat ready-made pellets.

Front

What does Brock offer to do with Brog at the end of the story?

Back

Brock offers to take Brog out of the dome and let her loose in the mountains.

Front

What is the significance of the dome in the story?

Back

The dome represents safety but also isolation from the natural world.

Front

How do the dome-dwellers view the outside world?

Back

They view the outside world with fear and suspicion, conditioned to avoid danger.

Front

What does Brock's relationship with Brog symbolize?

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Brock's relationship with Brog symbolizes companionship and the bond between humans and animals.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2