Following Boo Review

Why did Nathan's dad thin the family needed a vacation?

• The family had been working too hard

• It was time for them to see another part of the country

• The children needed time away from their friends.

• The family needed to get away from the sadness surrounding Grandpa Lou's death.

Why does Nathan run into the RV when his sister names the dog Boo?

• He is frightened of the ghost dog.

• He feels sick.

• The dog's name reminds Nate of his grandpa, which makes him upset.

• He likes being alone.

What can you infer about why the cuts on Nathan's feet heal so quickly?

• The stream has magical healing powers.

• Nathan washes the blood away.

• The cuts aren't that serious, so they heal right away.

• The ghost of Grandpa Lou makes them heal.

Which sentence from the story gives you a clue that Boo has been drinking from the Fountain of Youth?

• "Seems healthy' the doctor said, after checking Boo's eyes and ears.

• "According to these tags, this dog is 50 years old"

• "Boo leaned against me."

• "Boo pranced out of the fog, eyes shining, tail wagging."

Based on the story, what do you think Grandpa Lou wanted Nate to understand?

• Homeless dogs should be saved.

• Vacations are good ways to feel better after someone dies.

• The stream was a secret Fountain of Youth.

• A lifetime filled with family and love is satisfying.

Which sentence from the story best supports your answer to question 5?

• "What more could I ask for?"

• "Don't look so sad, Nate."

• "I ran into the RV, feeling horrible and nauseated and hating this vacation more than anything."

• "Grandpa would have loved this,' I whispered."

Nate yells at Boo to “Go home!”

because he __________.

• .no longer wants a dog

• is afraid of Boo

• wants to keep Boo alive

• knows Boo’s owners will miss him

Why does Nate go to find Boo in the

end?

• to make sure Boo is OK

• to find the Fountain of Youth

• . to say goodbye to Boo

• to bring Boo back to Nate’s family

Which of the following best states the story’s theme, or big idea?

• Dogs are more trouble than they are worth

• Leave things where you find them

• Magic is only in stories

• Death is a part of life

Why does Boo have a tag from 1947?

• The Fountain of Youth has kept Boo alive

• Boo is the ghost of a dog that lived long ago.

• Boo got the tag from the vet.

• Nate found the collar for Boo.