Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog

According to “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog,” what does Hachiko do every day?

• Hachiko steals food from strangers in the city square.

• Hachiko gets lost walking from the station to his home.

• Hachiko accompanies Kentaro to his school downtown.

• Hachiko escorts his owner to and from the train station.

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In “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog,” who is Hachiko’s owner?

• a university professor

• a busy train conductor

• a station security guard

• a young boy from Tokyo

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Who is the narrator of “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog”?

• Kentaro, a young boy

• Hachiko, a loyal dog

• Dr. Ueno, an older man

• Mr. Kobayashi, Kentaro’s father

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In “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog,” why does Hachiko’s owner stop going to the train station?

• He dies while he is at work.

• He moves to another city.

• He stops taking the train to work.

• He decides to leave Hachiko behind.

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According to “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog,” how do the Japanese people honor Hachiko?

• They build a statue of him.

• They find him a new home.

• They give him scraps of food.

• They send his owner flowers.

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Which of the following must be true of a person silently standing in line?

• She is kind.

• She is loud.

• She is quiet.

• She is angry.

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What is the most likely meaning of anxiously in the following sentence?

Marcus anxiously waited for the teacher to grade his report.

• nervously

• forgetfully

• cheerfully

• peacefully

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Which of the following situations could best be used to illustrate the meaning of timidly?

• a boy happily acting in a play

• a man lazily relaxing in a chair

• a woman playfully making a joke

• a girl shyly giving her first speech

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Read these sentences from “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog.”

The dog was beautiful, but his sharp face reminded me of a wolf’s. I grabbed Mama’s kimono and stepped behind her, just in case.

Why does the dog’s physical similarity to a wolf frighten the narrator?

• Wolves are known to be smart.

• Wolves are known to be huge.

• Wolves are known to be friendly.

• Wolves are known to be dangerous.

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The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.

Part A In “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog,” which description best defines Kentaro’s relationship to Hachiko?

• Hachiko is Kentaro’s longtime enemy.

• Hachiko is Kentaro’s reliable friend.

• Hachiko is Kentaro’s long lost cousin.

• Hachiko is Kentaro’s demanding master.

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