WorksheetsHachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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1.
According to "Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog," what does Hachiko do every day?
a)
Hachiko steals food from strangers in the city square
b)
Hachiko escorts his owner to and from the train station
c)
Hachiko gets lost walking from the station to his home
d)
Hachiko accompanies Kentaro to his school downtown
2.
In "Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog," who is Hachiko's owner?
a)
A university professor
b)
A young boy from Tokyo
c)
A busy train conductor
d)
A station security guard
3.
Who is the narrator of "Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog?"
a)
Dr. Ueno, an older man
b)
Hachiko, a loyal dog
c)
Mr. Kobashi, Kentaro's father
d)
Kentaro, a young boy
4.
In "Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog," why does Hachiko's owner stop going to the train station?
a)
He stops taking the train to work
b)
He dies while he is at work
c)
He decides to leave Hachiko behind
d)
He moves to another city
5.
According to "Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog," how do the Japanese people honor Hachiko?
a)
They give him scraps of food
b)
They send his owner flowers
c)
They find him a new home
d)
They build a statue of him
6.
Which of the following must be true of a person silently standing in line?
a)
She is loud
b)
She is quiet
c)
She is kind
d)
She is angry
7.
What is the most likely meaning of anxiously in the following sentence?
Marcus anxiously waited for the teacher to grade his report.
Marcus anxiously waited for the teacher to grade his report.
a)
forgetfully
b)
cheerfully
c)
peacefully
d)
nervously
8.
Which of the following situations could best be used to illustrate the meaning of timidly?
a)
A boy happily acting in a play
b)
A woman playfully making a joke
c)
A girl shyly giving her first speech
d)
A man lazily relaxing in a chair
9.
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?
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?
a)
Wolves are known to be huge
b)
Wolves are know to be smart
c)
Wolves are known to be dangerous
d)
Wolves are know to be friendly
10.
In "Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog," which description best defines Kentaro's relationship to Hachiko?
a)
Hachiko is Kentaro's long lost cousin
b)
Hachiko is Kentaro's longtime enemy
c)
Hachiko is Kentaro's demanding master
d)
Hachiko is Kentaro's reliable friend
11.
In "Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog," which word best describes how people felt about Hachiko after his owner's death?
a)
Angry
b)
Caring
c)
Nervous
d)
Peaceful
12.
Read the final sentence from "Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog."
"Today Hachiko is a place where friends and family long separated come together again."
What is the most likely reason the author concluded the story with this statement?
"Today Hachiko is a place where friends and family long separated come together again."
What is the most likely reason the author concluded the story with this statement?
a)
It reminds the reader that Hachiko reunited with his owner each day, and his statue serves a similar purpose for friends and families
b)
It emphasizes that the statue still brings the community together, just as Hachiko tried to do while he was alive.
c)
It helps the reader understand that Hachiko might have been forgotten, but luckily the statue acts as a reminder of the loyal dog.
d)
It suggest that Hachiko was lonely during his life, but today people show their love of him by gathering at the statue.
13.
What is one reason "Hachiko" The True Story of a Loyal Dog" is considered historical fiction?
a)
The story ends with a continuing conflict.
b)
The story is entirely imagined by the author.
c)
It is based on real events from the past.
d)
All the characters are made up by the author
14.
In "Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog," what conflict does Kentaro face when Dr. Ueno dies?
a)
Kentaro struggles to understand why Dr. Ueno has died.
b)
Kentaro worries that he will never see Hachiko again.
c)
Kentaro wants Mr. Kobayashi to adopt Hachiko, but he refuses.
d)
Kentaro fears that Hachiko will be treated poorly in his new home.
15.
In "Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog," what theme or message about life, is revealed through Hachiko's actions?
a)
Loyalty must be taught to others.
b)
Being loyal always results in pain.
c)
Loyalty can cause one to lose hope.
d)
True loyalty to another is lifelong.
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