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WorksheetsTest Review for "The Last Dog"
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 19mins
Where is Brock at the beginning of “The Last Dog”?
He is inside a research lab.
He is at the gates of a sealed dome.
He is beside a running brook.
He is near a quarantine station.
In “The Last Dog,” why is Brock nervous about going outside the dome?
He realizes that his protective suit may be worn out and may fail.
He thinks he will run out of liquid and food tablets.
He has heard that people who leave never return.
He fears that he may get lost in the mountains.
In “The Last Dog,” what does Brock do when he finds the puppy?
He calls for help on his scanner.
He leaves her under the tree.
He takes her inside the dome.
He searches for her parents.
What do the scientists plan to do with Brog, the puppy, in “The Last Dog”?
They plan to free her into the wild.
They plan to breed her with another dog.
They plan to sell her to fund research.
They plan to experiment on her.
At the end of “The Last Dog,” why do the scientists let Brock and Brog leave the dome?
The scientists have completed their experiments on Brog.
The scientists want to observe Brock and Brog’s activity outside.
The scientists think that Brock and Brog have a dangerous disease.
The scientists realize that Brog will survive only by returning to the wild.
Which of the following best describes where Brock lives?
A spaceship
A dome
An apartment
A hospital
What is the genre of this story?
Historical fiction
Realistic fiction
Traditional literature
Science fiction
Which minor character has the greatest impact on Brock?
Brog
The Scientists
His Mother
The Podfellows
Brock bites Brog on the tail because he…
Is angry with Brog’s behavior
Wants to leave the dome
Feels sick and confused
Wants to train her to fight back
Which of the following could best be described as threatening?
a soaring bird
a hungry kitten
a shivering mouse
a hissing rattlesnake
If scientists discover the bones of what can correctly be described as an extinct animal, which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of extinct.
There are no longer any living members of that type of animal.
There is proof that the animal moved from place to place.
There are several species that look similar to the animal.
There is evidence that the animal was a warm-blooded creature.
What is the most likely meaning of mutation in the following sentence?
Some cats have a mutation that causes them to have six toes on each paw.
The mutation is a special talent.
The mutation is a serious illness.
The mutation is a genetic variation.
The mutation is something common in cats.
Read this excerpt from “The Last Dog.”
It was, he pulled the scanner from his outside pouch and checked it, “hot.” Oh, that was what he was feeling. Hot. He remembered “hot” from a virtual lesson he’d had once on deserts.
From the excerpt, identify what is most likely true about the people who live in the dome.
They tend to forget what they learn in lessons.
They have difficulty identifying words.
They prefer to feel cold rather than hot.
They know little about extreme sensations.
Read this quotation from “The Last Dog.”
There was an old proverb: The key to survival is efficiency.
Which detail from the story best reflects the meaning of the proverb?
The dome-dwellers eat ready-made pellets instead of cooked meals.
The dome-dwellers generally do not leave the safety of the dome.
The dome-dwellers enjoy playing virtual games in their free time.
The dome-dwellers are conditioned to fear danger from a young age.
In “The Last Dog,” what internal conflicts create struggles for Brock? Choose three options.
He knows that caring for a puppy is a lot of work, but he wants to adopt Brog.
He knows that the ancient fictions are rather unpopular, but he wants to explore them.
He knows that leaving the dome could be dangerous, but he wants to go outside.
He knows that drinking from the brook is risky, but he wants to taste the water.
He knows that making friends is hard, but he wants his podfellows to like him.
Read the following conversation between two researchers in “The Last Dog.”
“Cloning—it’s the only thing to do. If she’s the last, we owe it to posterity to keep the line going.”
“And how are we going to raise a pack of dogs in a dome? One is nearly eating and drinking us out of test tube and petri dish. We can’t go on this way. . . .”
In what way does this conversation illustrate an external conflict?
It shows a struggle that cannot be resolved.
It shows a struggle between two characters.
It shows a struggle within a character’s mind.
It shows a struggle caused by miscommunication
What part of speech does the Latin suffix -tion create when added to the end of a word?
an adjective
an adverb
a noun
a verb
The verb donate means “to give for a good cause.” Use this information as well as your knowledge of the suffix -tion to select the correct definition of
donation.
without a good cause
to give a gift for a good cause
having the quality of a good cause
something that is given for a good cause
Which words in the following sentence form the compound subject?
Carmen and Lola are my sisters, and they enjoy reading about space travel to Mars.
Carmen, Lola
sisters, they
space, travel
space, Mars
Which of the following sentences contains a compound predicate?
Astronauts float without gravity.
Astronauts wear special spacesuits.
Astronauts record and report space data.
Astronauts and astronomers study space.
Read the following sentence.
Mr. Chan thinks that humans could build a city on the moon.
The word thinks is which of the following?
a simple subject
a simple predicate
a compound subject
a compound predicate
Which word is a synonym for having no living members.
Extinct
Threatening
Mutation
Which word would be used in a science class when learning about genetics?
Threatening
Extinct
Mutation
Which would be an antonym for welcoming?
Threatening
Mutation
Extinct
The severe thunderstorm was _________________________ to have our game cancelled.
threatening
mutating
extinct
The ______________________ in the bug caused it to have vision problems.
threatening
mutation
extinct
In science class, we learned about different groups of animals that were _________.
threatening
mutation
extinct
In what way will life outside the dome be more challenging than life inside the dome?
Brock will have to find his own food.
Brock will have to make his own shelter.
Brock will have to contend with the elements of weather
Brock will have to contend with the terrain
All of the above
Read the sentence below and determine the compound subject.
Robert and Roberta went to the zoo to pet and feed the animals after school everyday.
After school
Pet and feed
Robert and Roberta
Went to the zoo
What does posterity mean?
Street advertising
Future generations
Vivid memories
Successful business
Someone who is foresighted is able to…
See objects clearly
Wear reading gasses
Draw logical conclusions
Prepare for the future
A disembodied voice is a voice…
Inside the mind
Within a crowd
Beyond the imagination
Lacking a body
What is a foray?
An elegant outfit
The lobby of a modern building
A brief trip into an unknown area
The first event in a series
What does evasive mean?
Hoping to succeed
Starting to wonder
Trying to avoid
Asking to join
Someone who is languishing is living in a state of…
Luxury
Sadness
Excitement
Confusion
What is reproof?
Reward for an action
Respect for a parent
Clue for a crime
Criticism for a fault
If the food at a party is copious, it is…
Delicious
Plentiful
Expensive
Unusual
