WorksheetsRodrigo and the Dogs
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which word(s) can you use to help understand the meaning of decimate?
abandoned
laughing
shooting noises/attack strategy
designated
I can infer that Rodrigo is interested in military history. What words or phrases best help you make that inference?
battle
Sergeant Santo
maneuvers
First Battle of Bull Run
What context clues can you use to determine the meaning of the word melancholy?
spoiled
king-sized bed
trying to lighten the mood
sprawled
What reason was given for not allowing pets at Woodhaven?
The staff doesn't have time to care for both residents and pets
residents would get too excited and might go into cardiac arrest
pets shouldn't be used to replace memories of loved ones who've passed
It wouldn't be fair because not all residents own pets
Although Mrs. Brown thinks Santo has the right temperament to become a therapy dog, she states a few reservations. Which reservation will be the hardest to overcome?
The training program is very intense
The training program takes several weeks, even months, to complete
Older dogs have a harder time adjusting to new situations
Rodrigo has to get his mother's permission
What phrase on page 12 gives evidence to support your answer for the previous question?
" . . . the trainers gave their dogs treats."
" . . . trainers must be firm . . ."
"Old dogs . . . new tricks"
" . . . walk on a loose leash."
How would you best describe how Rodrigo and Mr. Thompson approach the idea of having a therapy dog program at the rehabilitation center?
Rodrigo is more positive; Mr. Thompson is more negative
Rodrigo is more emotional; Mr. Thompson is more practical
Rodrigo talks faster; Mr. Thompson talks slower
On page 15, Mr. Thompson tells Rodrigo, "Enthusiasm is the handmaiden of diligence". What do you think he means by that?
enthusiasm is nice, but it takes hard work and planning to achieve one's goals
if you are enthusiastic, you can accomplish anything you set your mind to
Mr. Thompson thinks he's better than Rodrigo
Some problems are too complicated for kids to solve
Near the middle of the story, Rodrigo is feeling frustrated because . . .
he is tired of repeating the same commands over and over
he has no idea of how to raise money for the therapy dog program
his dog won't mind
all of the above
On page 18 Santo gets entangled in a "patients" IV pole. Why might that be a problem in a real hospital setting?
Patients need the medicine that is suspended in the IV bag
Patients could fall if the dog pulls too hard
If the tube is pulled out, patients might begin to bleed
All of the above
Why is Rodrigo scared his dog might not pass the final examination?
Santo would overreact if he saw abuelo
Santo is a very friendly dog and might be tempted to approach "patients" without being allowed to do so.
Santo is scared of new situations
Santo is scared of loud noises
What did Rodrigo learn about the news reporter at the end of the story?
Rebecca just adopted a new puppy
Rebecca secretly hates dogs
Her mother is engaged to Mr. Thompson
Her mother is a patient at the rehab center
