Aero

What was the author's purpose for writing the story? 

• to explain how dogs live
• to tell how dogs can play
• to explain how to train dogs
• to show what police dogs do

Why did the author write the section "On Duty"?

• to explain that police cars are way better than regular cars
• to show that Aero and Officer Mike like driving
• to show that Aero has many duties and tasks to perform
• to show that Aero lays down and is gentle 

Which of the author's words show that police dogs get to play sometimes? 

• "When Aero is on duty, he is not allowed to play."
• "Aero likes children and is always gentle with them."
• "Aero knows he'll also have time to explore and chase a tennis ball while they are stopped."
• "Aero goes to Dr. Morse, the veterinarian, for regular checkups." 

Why does the author write that each person has a scent that is different from everyone else's scent? 

• to help explain why Aero is so gentle with sick children
• to help explain how Aero can find people by using his nose
• to help explain why it is hard for children to play hide-and-seek
• to help explain how police cars are different from other cars

Why does the author include information about how to approach Aero?

• to show readers that not all dogs are police dogs
• to explain to readers that dogs are friendly
• to tell readers how dogs can be playful when they meet children
• to teach readers how to be safe around police dogs 

Why did the author write the section called "Back at the Station"?

• to tell how important Aero is to Officer Mike
• to tell where Aero and Officer Mike sleep every night
• to tell what happens at the end of Aero and Officer Mike's shift
• to tell where Aero and Officer Mike go to find criminals 

Which of the following would Officer Mike MOST LIKELY say about Aero?

• Aero spends too much time sleeping
• Aero enjoys working as a police dog
• Aero likes to walk on grates
• Aero doesn't like to play 

Which of the following does the author MOST LIKELY think about Aero?

• that Aero is good at his job
• that Aero is dangerous
• that Aero should go to the veterinarian for checkups more often
• that Aero is difficult to work with

What part of Aero's training did he not like? 

• jumping over an 8-foot fence
• running through a yard
• walking through tight spaces 
• walking over a large-open grate

What was one thing that made a K-9 police car different from other police cars?

• there is no back seat
• there are no screens
• there are only two windows
• there are no seat belts