Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog

What does this sentence the story show?

• the statue still brings the community together, just as Hachiko tried to do while he was alive

• Hachiko was lonely during his life, but today people show their love for him by gathering at the statue

What is the most likely THEME, or message about life, of the story?

• Loyalty must be taught to others.

• Being loyal always ends in pain.

• True loyalty lasts a lifetime.

• Loyalty makes others lose hope.

What does this story show us about humans and animals?

• Humans can only be loyal to other humans.

• Animals can only be loyal to other animals.

• Animals are incapable of being loyal.

• Humans and animals can be loyal to one another.

Put the events of the story in order.

• The boy goes to the train station everyday to visit Hachiko. Hachiko is glad to see him.

• A young boy, Kentaro, meets a big, fluffy, friendly dog, Hachiko, at a train station.

• After Hachiko's death, the people who visit the train station have a statue built to honor the loyal dog.

What conflict does Kentaro face when Dr. Ueno dies?

• He worries that he will never see Hachiko again.

• He struggles to understand why Dr. Ueno dies.

• He wants Mr. Kobayashi to adopt Hachiko but he refuses.

• He worries that Hachiko's new family will treat him badly.

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

• They build a statue of him.

• They find him a new home.

• They give him scraps of food.

• They send his owner flowers.

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?

• Wolves are known to be smart.

• Wolves are known to be huge.

• Wolves are known to be friendly.

• Wolves are known to be dangerous.

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

• Hachiko is Kentaro’s longtime enemy.

• Hachiko is Kentaro’s reliable friend.

• Hachiko is Kentaro’s long lost cousin.

• Hachiko is Kentaro’s demanding master.

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

• nervous

• peaceful

• angry

• caring

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

• All characters are made up by the author.

• The story ends with a continuing conflict.

• It is based on real events from the past.

• The story is entirely imagined by the author.

• The setting accurately shows places that exist.