Reading Comprehension: WK 1/DAY 4 A NEW FRIEND FOR NICK

Nick's parents had finally given him permission to get a puppy.  NIck was so excited about it he could hardly wait to bring his puppy home.  The family had decided that they would adopt a shelter puppy, so one Saturday, NIck andhis parents visited the shelter where Nick volunteered.  When they arrived, Nick told the shelter manager why they were there.
"That's wonderful!" said the manager.  "We have two litters of puppies that are waiting for good homes.  One is a litter of Dalmations, and the other is a litter of Corgis."
"That sounds sensible," Mom said.  "I like Corgis, and I've heard that they're good family pets."
The manager escorted Nick and his parents to the room where the puppies lived.  Within a moment, NIck had found the Corgi puppy he wanted.  "Look," he pointed.  "That's the one I want!"  Everyone looked at the puppy NIck had found.  He was the smallest of the litter, but he looked healthy and friendly.  The manager let NIck and his family cuddle the puppy and play with him for a few minutes.  Then NIck said, "I'm absolutely sure about him, Mom and Dad."
Mom and Dad agreed that he was a good choice.  Dad asked, "What's his name going to be?"
"How about Tucker?  He looks like a Tucker, doesn't he?" Nick asked.
"Tucker it is," said the manager as she printed out the adoption papers.  Mom and Dad signed the papers and then the manager handed Nick and his parents a leash, a bag of food, and three dog toys.  "Here are some important things you'll need," she said, handing Nick a list.
Nick looked at the list.  They would need a kennel or crate, food and water dishes, and a lot more.
"We'll have to go to the pet-supply store next," he told his parents. 
Which prediction is based on the title and illustration?

• Nick is moving to a new town.
• NIck makes a friend at camp.
• Nick will get a new puppy who will become his friend.
• Two puppies do not get along.

Why does Nick choose a Corgi?

• Dalmations are too big for the house.
• He is afraid of Dalmations.
• His parents do not like Dalmations.
• He likes Corgis better than Dalmations.

What is the purpose of this text?

• to entertain
• to persuade someone to get a puppy
• to learn about training a puppy
• to find out how much a puppy costs

Why would Nick suggest going to the pet-supply store next?

• The family does not know where the pet-supply store is.
• The family did not find a puppy.
• The family will need to buy things for Tucker.
• The shelter manager works at the pet-supply store.

How does the shelter manager probably feel about NIck adopting Tucker?

• worried
• jealous
• furious
• glad

What do you think NIck will do when he gets home?

• He will play with Tucker.
• He will do his homework.
• He will watch TV.
• He will go on a bike ride.

What can readers learn from Nick and his family?

• Pets should be as large as possible.
• Puppies only need food and water.
• There are many things to consider when choosing a puppy.
• Parents should pick the family pet.

Which text would have a similar theme?

• a nonfiction review of a video game
• a poem about cats
• a fictional story about a child choosing a new bike at a toy store
• an advertisement for pet food