Dex: The Heart of a Hero

How is Dex different from the other dogs at the BEGINNING of the story?

• Dex does not like to play.

• Dex is shorter and slower.

• Dex is stronger and faster.

• Dex enjoys playing with Cleevis.

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Which word BEST describes Cleevis at the BEGINNING of the story?

• brave

• caring

• helpful

• mean

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What is Dex's MAIN problem?

• He wants new friends.

• He wishes he were taller

• He wants to change his life

• He wishes he had a superhero suit.

Read these words about Dex from the story: He could run like the wind. Why does the author describe Dex this way?

• to show that he eats a lot.

• to show that he is very tall

• to show that he likes the wind

• to show that he runs very fast

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What dose the author mean when she says Dex's hero suit fit like a glove?

• The suit is too small.

• The suit has bright colors.

• The suit is made of leather.

• The suits is just the right size.

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What happens AFTER Dex gets his hero suit?

• He starts exercising.

• A small brown package arrives.

• He helps a young dog cross the street.

• He reads comic books about superheroes.

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Read these sentences from the story: Of course, when Cleevis saw Dex, he just had to comment. "Hey Dex, where's the party?"

What does Cleevis mean when he asks Dex where the party is?

• Cleevis thinks Dex should have a party to celebrate

• Cleevis thinks the other dogs are planning a party for Dex.

• Cleevis thinks Dex looks like he is ready to go to a costume party.

• Cleevis thinks Dex is going to a party and Cleevis wants to go, too.

How is Cleevis DIFFERENT from the dogs he plays with?

• Only Cleevis laughs at Dex.

• Only Cleevis gets stuck in a tree.

• Only cleevis likes to hero suit.

• Only Cleevis is bigger than Dex.

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Read the diagram.

What goes on the blank line?

• are able to fly

• want to be heroes

• are about the same size

• need help getting out of a tree.

How did Dex's feelings change by the END of the story?

• At first Dex is tired, and then he is sore.

• At first Dex is sad, and then he is mad.

• At first Dex is sad, and then he is happy.

• At first Dex is happy, and then he is upset.

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