Aero and Officer Mike

1. Why did the author write this selection?

• 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

2. When Officer Mike puts on his police uniform, Aero knows it is time to

• go to work
• take a break
• visit a school
• lie down quietly

3. Aero’s most important job is to -

• chase criminals
• visit children who are sick
• help and protect Officer Mike
• walk up and down steep stairs

4. The author wrote the section called “On Duty” to -

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

5. Aero lets Officer Mike know that he needs a break by -

• quivering and whining
• jumping out the window
• barking and scratching at the door
• putting his head against Officer Mike's

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

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

7. Which of the author’s words that show dogs work hard while they are training to become police dogs?

• Aero is very loyal to Officer Mike and wants to obey him.
• Aero can understand short commands like "Find him!" or "Stop him!" and "No barking!"
• At first he spread his paws to help keep his balance.
• He had to practice over and over.

8. Why does the author write “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 using his nose
• To help explain why it is hard for children to play hide-and-seek
• to help explain how animals know who is friendly and who is not

9. The author includes information on how to approach Aero to -

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

10. 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