Love That Dog

What is the main idea of "Love That Dog" by Sharon Creech?

• A boy learns to love poetry through his experiences with a dog.

• A dog learns how to write poetry.

• A boy becomes a famous poet.

• A dog saves a family from danger.

Which event marks the beginning of Jack's interest in poetry?

• When he writes his first poem about a cat.

• When his teacher reads a poem by Walter Dean Myers.

• When he wins a poetry contest.

• When he finds a book of poems in the library.

How would you describe Jack's character at the beginning of the book?

• Confident and outgoing.

• Shy and uninterested in poetry.

• Angry and rebellious.

• Happy and carefree.

What can you infer about Jack's feelings towards his dog?

• He is indifferent and doesn't care much about the dog.

• He loves his dog deeply and misses him.

• He is afraid of dogs.

• He thinks dogs are annoying.

What is one of the themes of "Love That Dog"?

• The importance of winning.

• The power of friendship and expression through poetry.

• The dangers of keeping pets.

• The benefits of traveling.

What does Jack's teacher do to encourage him to write poetry?

• She gives him extra homework.

• She reads poems by different authors to the class.

• She takes him to a poetry reading.

• She writes poems for him.

How does Jack's attitude towards poetry change by the end of the book?

• He becomes more interested and confident in writing poetry.

• He decides he dislikes poetry even more.

• He remains indifferent to poetry.

• He becomes a professional poet.

What context clue helps you understand the meaning of the word "inspired" in the book?

• Jack's excitement after hearing a poem.

• Jack's confusion about a poem.

• Jack's decision to stop writing.

• Jack's dislike for poetry.

Which key event shows Jack's growth as a poet?

• When he writes a poem about his favorite food.

• When he shares his poem with the class.

• When he refuses to write any more poems.

• When he writes a letter to his favorite poet.

What does Jack's relationship with his teacher reveal about his character?

• He is disrespectful and rude.

• He is eager to learn and values her support.

• He is uninterested in her lessons.

• He is afraid of her.