Hachiko the Loyal Dog

In “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog,” what theme, or message about life, is revealed through Hachiko’s actions?

• A.Loyalty must be taught to others.

• B.Being loyal always results in pain.

• C.True loyalty to another is lifelong.

• D.Loyalty can cause one to lose hope.

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In “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog,” what conflict does Kentaro face when Dr. Ueno dies?

• A.Kentaro worries that he will never see Hachiko again.

• B.Kentaro struggles to understand why Dr. Ueno has died.

• C.Kentaro wants Mr. Kobayashi to adopt Hachiko, but he refuses.

• D.Kentaro fears that Hachiko will be treated poorly in his new home.

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Why is “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog” considered historical fiction? Choose two options.

• A.It is based on real events from the past.

• B.The story ends with a continuing conflict.

• C.The story is entirely imagined by the author.

• D.All characters are made up by the author.

• E.The setting accurately shows places that exist.

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In “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog,” which word best describes how people felt about Hachiko after his owner’s death?

• A.nervous

• B.peaceful

• C.angry

• D.caring

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In “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog,” which description best defines Kentaro’s relationship to Hachiko?

• A.Hachiko is Kentaro's longtime enemy.

• B.Hachiko is Kentaro's reliable friend.

• C.Hachiko is Kentaro's long lost cousin.

• D.Hachiko is Kentaro's demanding master.

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Read these sentences from “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog.”

The dog was beautiful, but his sharp face reminded me of a wolf’s. I grabbed Mama’s kimono

and stepped behind her, just in case.

Why does the dog’s physical similarity to a wolf frighten the narrator?

• A.Wolves are known to be smart.

• B.Wolves are known to be huge.

• C.Wolves are known to be friendly.

• D.Wolves are known to be dangerous.

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Which of the following situations could best be used to illustrate the meaning of timidly?

• A.a boy happily acting in a play

• B.a man lazily relaxing in a chair

• C.a woman playfully making a joke

• D.a girl shyly giving her first speech

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What is the most likely meaning of anxiously in the following sentence?

Marcus anxiously waited for the teacher to grade his report.

• A.nervously

• B.forgetfully

• C.cheerfully

• D.peacefully

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Which of the following must be true of a person silently standing in line?

• A.She is kind.

• B.She is loud.

• C.She is quiet.

• D.She is angry.

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According to “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog,” how do the Japanese people honor Hachiko?

• A.They build a statue of him.

• B.They find him a new home.

• C.They give him scraps of food.

• D.They send his owner flowers.

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