A Dog's Best Friend / Eulogy of the Dog COMPREHENSION Questions

Use the text A Dog's Best Friend to answer the question:

Labrada trains Halo to...

• do tricks for her.

• perform in dog shows.

• work on the police force.

• look for survivors of disasters.

Use the text A Dog's Best Friend to answer the question:

How does Labrada build trust with Halo?

• She takes Halo on many walks throughout the day to see new things.

• She plays games with Halo to keep her from getting bored.

• She spends time practicing and training with Halo.

• She shows Halo how to ignore other people.

Use the text A Dog's Best Friend to answer the question:

The purpose of all dog trainers is...

• to show dogs how to get treats.

• to teach dogs how to do tricks on movie sets.

• to show dogs how to clean up after themselves.

• to teach dogs to behave in many different settings.

Use the text A Dog's Best Friend to answer the question:

Dog training is...

• simple but fun.

• quick and easy.

• challenging and risky.

• difficult but rewarding.

Use the text Eulogy of the Dog to answer the question:

What was the purpose of George Vest's speech, Eulogy of the Dog?

• a) To criticize pet owners

• b) To defend the loyalty of dogs

• c) To argue against owning pets

• d) To discuss legal rights for animals

Use the text Eulogy of the Dog to answer the question:

What does Vest say is unique about a dog's loyalty?

• a) It lasts only when the dog is young.

• b) It depends on how the owner treats the dog.

• c) It remains constant through good and bad times.

• d) It diminishes when the owner becomes poor.

Use the text Eulogy of the Dog to answer the question:

In the speech, how does Vest compare dogs and humans?

• a) Dogs are smarter than humans.

• b) Dogs are more loyal than most humans.

• c) Humans are more reliable than dogs.

• d) Humans and dogs are equally trustworthy.

Use the text Eulogy of the Dog to answer the question:

What is one way Vest describes a dog’s loyalty?

• a) A dog will leave its owner for someone richer.

• b) A dog will guard its owner even in death.

• c) A dog only remains loyal for food.

• d) A dog's loyalty depends on the owner’s wealth.