The Story of Hachiko

What was Kentaro's initial reaction to the trains near his new home in Tokyo?

• He was excited by them.

• He was frightened by them.

• He ignored them.

• He was confused by them.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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CCSS.RL.7.3

What did Kentaro's mother compare him to when he wanted to meet his father at the train station?

• A ninja

• A samurai

• A warrior

• A hero

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

Describe Hachiko's appearance as observed by Kentaro.

• Thin, black fur, and floppy ears

• Thick, cream-colored fur, small pointed ears, and a bushy tail

• Short, brown fur, and a long tail

• White fur, large ears, and a short tail

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What was the relationship between Dr. Ueno and Kentaro's father?

• They were neighbors.

• They were colleagues at Tokyo Imperial University.

• They were childhood friends.

• They were distant relatives.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

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CCSS.RI.1.1

Why did Hachiko wait at the train station every day?

• He was looking for food.

• He was waiting for Dr. Ueno to return.

• He liked watching the trains.

• He was lost and couldn't find his way home.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

How did Kentaro's feelings towards Hachiko change over time?

• He became more afraid of Hachiko.

• He grew fond of Hachiko and visited him often.

• He lost interest in Hachiko.

• He was indifferent to Hachiko.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What did Kentaro often bring for Hachiko at the train station?

• Toys

• Water

• Morsels from his lunch

• Blankets

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

What was Kentaro's reaction when he learned about Dr. Ueno's death?

• He was relieved.

• He was indifferent.

• He was stunned and worried about Hachiko.

• He was happy.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Why did Hachiko return to Shibuya Station after being taken away?

• He was unhappy with Dr. Ueno's relatives.

• He wanted to continue waiting for Dr. Ueno.

• He was looking for Kentaro.

• He was searching for food.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What did the people at the station do to honor Hachiko's loyalty?

• They built a statue of him.

• They adopted him.

• They wrote a book about him.

• They named the station after him.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.9