A Boy and His Dog

Why might the narrator feel disappointed when they read Gramps’ diary about Max?

• The narrator realizes that real dogs have qualities that RoboDogs lack.

• The narrator learns that his RoboDog will never make messes or shed and will never grow old.

• The narrator learns that, though Luminara’s atmosphere is almost identical to Earth’s, no one thought to bring any pets.

• The narrator discovers that Max was not as playful as RoboDogs.

What can readers infer about Gramps’ feelings toward his family dog, Max?

• Gramps was upset that the scientists wouldn’t let him bring Max to Luminara.

• Gramps has fond memories of Max.

• Gramps wished that Max had been more like a RoboDog, without any of the typical pet behaviors.

• Gramps prefers RoboDogs over real dogs.

What piece of explicit information from the text best supports the answer to question 2?

• One hundred years later, they’ve gotten more and more realistic.

• Though Luminara’s atmosphere is almost identical to Earth’s, no one thought to bring any pets.

• Max would make messes, chew furniture, and need picking up after (gross).

• Gramps described Max’s soft ears, cloudy eyes, and gray muzzle…

What does the narrator’s willingness to read Gramps’ diary suggest about their character?

• The narrator does not care about others’ privacy.

• The narrator is curious and determined.

• The narrator does not care about the consequences of their actions.

• The narrator loves to read.

Why might the narrator think it’s strange that scientists didn’t bring pets to Luminara?

• The narrator believes pets could have supported people on Luminara.

• The narrator thinks pets could have provided updated research to make RoboDogs more realistic.

• The narrator thinks pets would have made his Gramps happier on Luminara.

• The narrator believes technology was capable of bringing pets to Luminara.

What does the narrator’s desire for a real dog suggest about his view of companionship?

• The narrator thinks a real dog will help him feel less lonely.

• The narrator values the emotional connection that real animals can provide.

• The narrator prefers a real dog because he thinks it will be easier to maintain than a RoboDog.

• The narrator thinks it’s important for his RoboDog to have a real dog as a companion.

Why might the narrator and Gramps have decided to name their future dog Max?

• Because the new dog will look just like Gramps’ old dog from Earth

• Because a real dog needs a realistic name

• To honor the memory of Gramps’ family dog from Earth

• To make it easy for Gramps to remember the dog’s name

What can readers infer about RoboDogs on Luminara based on the narrator’s description of Elvin?

• RoboDogs are designed to be perfect pets without the mess and maintenance of real dogs.

• Scientists use RoboDogs to practice programming engineered pieces of metal.

• RoboDogs are temporary until real dogs can be brought to Luminara.

• RoboDogs are meant to replicate the exact behaviors of real dogs.