Dex: The Heart of a Hero Comprehension

How was Dex different from the other animals at the beginning of the story?

• He was bigger and faster than them.

• He was a superhero and they were just regular dogs and cats.

• He was smaller and slower than them.

What was Dex's problem at the beginning of the story?

• He really wanted to be a superhero.

• He really wanted to be everyone's favorite dog.

• He was looking for a family to live with.

Which of these was NOT something Dex did to become a superhero?

• He met real superheroes and asked them for advice.

• He read superhero comic books.

• He watched every hero movie ever made.

Which of these is NOT something Dex did to get strong muscles?

• He climbed up and down the garbage pile over and over again.

• He went to the gym and worked out.

• He trotted back and forth to the corner, and hopped over sidewalk cracks.

The author said Dex's hero suit "fit like a glove". What does that mean?

• It came with gloves.

• It was a little too tight.

• It fit just right.

What was Dex's first action as a superhero?

• Saving Cleevis from the tree.

• Helping a young pup cross the street.

• Tackling a purse snatcher.

Why did Cleevis ask Dex where the party was?

• He was teasing him because he looked like he was going to a costume party.

• He thought Dex was going to a party and he wanted to go too.

• He thought it was Dex's birthday.

Why was Dex so happy after he became a superhero?

• He really liked his superhero costume.

• He really enjoyed helping others

• Cleevis and the other dogs showed him respect right away.

How did Cleevis get stuck in the tree at the end of the story?

• He was trying to spy on Dex from the tree.

• He was trying to be a superhero and learn to fly.

• He had been chasing a squirrel into the tree.

How did things change from the beginning of the story to the end of the story?

• At first Cleevis made fun of Dex, but at the end he wanted to be like him.

• At first Cleevis was nice to Dex, but at the end he teased him.

• At first Dex wanted to be friends with Cleevis, but at the end he didn't.