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Yutu, the dog trainer

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was Miki's condition when he was young?

a)

He was the strongest of the litter.

b)

He was the runt of the litter.

c)

He was trained as a sled dog from birth.

d)

He was separated from his mother early on.

2.

What did the narrator's father think about Miki's chances of survival?

a)

He was confident Miki would survive.

b)

He thought Miki would become the lead sled dog.

c)

He was sure that Miki would die.

d)

He believed Miki didn't need any special care.

3.

Why are the Inuit considered expert dog sled trainers?

a)

Because they have a lot of dogs.

b)

Because they live in a warm climate.

c)

Because they live in a land that is frozen for a large part of the year.

d)

Because they prefer dogs over other animals.

4.

What is the Inuit name given to Miki, and what does it mean?

a)

Miki, meaning strong.

b)

Miki, meaning leader.

c)

Miki, meaning small.

d)

Miki, meaning survivor.

5.

What qualities do Inuit sled dogs need to have according to the text?

a)

They need to be able to swim and dive.

b)

They need to be strong and fast.

c)

They need to be able to fly and hunt.

d)

They need to be colorful and friendly.

6.

What is used to craft the sleds mentioned in the text?

a)

They are crafted from plastic and metal.

b)

They are crafted from wood and leaves.

c)

They are crafted from bones or antlers, seal hide, and even frozen salmon skin.

d)

They are crafted from cotton and silk.

7.

What must the sled dogs learn to do as a team?

a)

Learn to hunt seals on their own.

b)

Learn to pull the sleds together.

c)

Learn to sleep in the snow homes.

d)

Learn to lead the way without commands.

8.

Why is it important for the sled dogs to obey the driver's commands?

a)

Because it helps them to run faster.

b)

Because it keeps them warm.

c)

Because it allows them to rest more.

d)

Because it ensures the safety and coordination of the team.

9.

Who are watching Yutu's father work with the dogs?

a)

Yutu and Miki

b)

Yutu and his mother

c)

Miki and her brother

d)

Yutu's father and Miki

10.

What is the purpose of the extra furry ears on the dogs mentioned in the text?

a)

To help them hear better

b)

To prevent frostbite

c)

To make them look more attractive

d)

To improve their sense of smell

11.

According to the text, what is the best way to hitch the dogs to the sled when the snow is packed down hard?

a)

In pairs to a single towline

b)

In a single line

c)

With a fan hitch

d)

Without towlines

12.

Why are the dogs' paws large and have thick pads with fur, as described in the text?

a)

To help them swim

b)

To protect them from the cold

c)

To allow them to dig better

d)

To increase their running speed

13.

What do the dogs do with their large, bushy tails according to the text?

a)

They use them to communicate

b)

They wag them when they are happy

c)

They curl them around their faces at night to keep warm

d)

They use them to balance while running

14.

What type of hitch is Yutu's father using with the dogs?

a)

Fan hitch

b)

Tandem hitch

c)

Wheel hitch

d)

Line hitch

15.

What did the narrator first work on with Miki?

a)

Hunting skills

b)

Pulling sleds

c)

Basic obedience

d)

Running fast

16.

How did Miki react the first time he had to pull something?

a)

He was confused

b)

He ran off like an arctic fox

c)

He refused to move

d)

He barked loudly

17.

What could Miki have been if he hadn't been sickly, according to the narrator?

a)

A hunting dog

b)

A lead dog

c)

A house pet

d)

A racing dog

18.

Who was surprised by how well Miki progressed in his training?

a)

The narrator's mother

b)

The narrator's father

c)

The narrator's uncle

d)

The narrator's friend

19.

For how long would Miki be gone on the hunting trip?

a)

A few days

b)

Several weeks

c)

One month

d)

The entire winter

20.

What is Yutu doing in the image?

a)

Feeding Miki

b)

Saying goodbye to Miki

c)

Training Miki

d)

Playing with Miki