"Dex: The Heart of a Hero" Comprehension Review

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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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

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

• brave

• caring

• helpful

• mean

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

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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CCSS.RF.2.4C

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

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.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Read this sentence.

"He was ready."

What does the author mean by this?

• Dex is ready to go to a party.

• Dex is ready to do more exercise.

• Dex is ready to start helping others.

• Dex is ready to show Clevis his suit.

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CCSS.RF.2.4C

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

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.

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CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.9

Read this sentence.

"Dex's hero suit fit like a glove."

What does the author mean when she says this?

• 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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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

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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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3