Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog

According to the passage, 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.

Who is Hachiko's owner?

• a university professor

• a busy train conductor

• a station security guard

• a young boy from Tokyo

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

Why does Hachiko's owner stop going to the train station?

• He dies while at work.

• He moves to another city,

• He stops taking the train to work.

• He decides to leave Hachiko behind.

How do the Japanese people honor Hachiko?

• They find him a new home.

• They give him scraps of food.

• They send his owner flowers.

• They build a statue of him.

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.

Why is "Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog" considered historical fiction? (Choose two.)

• It is based on real events from the past.

• The story ends with a continuing conflict.

• The story is entirely imagined by the author.

• The setting accurately shows places that exist.

• The events in the story could not actually happen.

What theme, or message about life, is revealed through Hachiko's actions?

• Loyalty must be taught to others.

• Being loyal always results in pain.

• True loyalty to another is lifelong.

• Loyalty can cause one to lose hope.