Aero Comprehension Test

Why did the author write this story?

• to prove that dogs are smart
• to explain how to train dogs
• to show what police dogs do
• to tell how dogs can help people

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Why did the author write the section called “On Duty”?

• to explain that police cars are better than regular cars
• to describe Aero’s police car and tell how he protects it
• to show what a long, hard day Aero has when he works
• to show that Aero has many duties and tasks to perform

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Which of the author’s words show that police dogs get to play sometimes?

• “When Aero is on duty, he’s not allowed to play.”
• “Aero likes children and is always gentle with them.”
• “Aero knows he’ll also have time to explore a little and maybe chase a tennis ball while they are stopped.”
• “When Aero and Officer Mike have been in the police car for a few hours, Aero will need to take a break.”

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Why does the author write that each person has a scent that is different from everyone else’s scent?

• to help explain why Aero is so gentle with sick children
• to help explain how Aero can find people by using his nose
• to help explain why it is hard for children to play hide-and-seek
• I to help explain how animals know who is friendly and who is not

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Why does the author include information about how to approach Aero? 

• to show readers that not all dogs are police dogs
• to explain to readers how dangerous dogs can be
• to teach readers how to be safe around police dogs
• to tell readers how scared dogs can get when they meet children

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Why did the author write the section called “Back at the Station”?

• to tell how important Aero is to Officer Mike
• to tell where Aero and Officer Mike sleep every night
• to tell what Aero and Officer Mike do when they take a break
• to tell what happens at the end of Aero and Officer Mike’s shift

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Which of the following would Officer Mike MOST LIKELY say about Aero?

• Aero spends too much time working. 
• Aero enjoys working as a police dog. 
• Aero wants to be like other dogs
• Aero likes to take a lot of naps. 

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Which of the following does the author MOST LIKELY think about Aero?

• that Aero should go to the veterinarian for checkups more often
• that Aero is difficult to work with
• that Aero is good at his job
• that Aero is dangerous

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6