Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog

Read the following sentence:

Parrots are known to be intelligent birds.

Why is the word "Parrots" capitalized in the sentence?

• It is the first word.

• It is a proper noun.

• It is a person's title.

• It is a proper adjective.

Which of the following sentences uses correct capitalization?

• my sister Donna volunteers at Cherrywood Park.

• My sister Donna volunteers at cherrywood park.

• My sister donna volunteers at Cherrywood Park.

• My sister Donna volunteers at Cherrywood Park.

Which of the following sentences contains a misspelled plural noun?

• Melissa planted some seeds.

• Jose enjoys smelling flowers.

• Those daisys are growing tall.

• Fresh tomatoes taste the best.

The base word thorough ,means "complete." Use this information as well as your knowledge of the suffix -ly to select the correct definition of thoroughly.

• to complete

• a completed task

• in a complete way

• a state of being complete

What part of speech does the Anglo-Saxson suffix -ly create when added to the end of an adjective?

• noun

• verb

• adverb

• conjunction

Why is "Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog: considered historical fiction? Choose two.

• It is based on real events from the past.

• The story ends with a continuing conflict.

• The story is entirely imagined by the author.

• All characters are made up by the author.

• The setting accurately shows places that exist.

In "Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog," what conflict does Kentaro face when Dr. Ueno dies?

• Kentaro worries that he will never see Hachiko again.

• Kentaro struggles to understand why Dr. Ueno has died.

• Kentaro wants Mr. Kobyashi to adopt Hachiko, but he refuses.

• Kentaro fears that Hachiko will be treated poorly in his new home.

In "Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog," what theme, or message about life, is revealed through Hachiko's actions?

• Loyalty must be taught to others.

• Being loyal always results in pain.

• True loyalty to another is lifelong.

• Loyalty can cause one to lose hope.

In "Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog," which word best describes how people felt about Hachiko after his owner's death?

• Melissanervous

• peaceful

• angry

• caring

Read the final sentence from "Hachiko: The 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?

• It emphasizes that the statue still brings the community together, just as Hachiko tried to do when he was alive.

• It suggests that Hachiko was lonely during his life, but today people show their love for him by gathering by the statue.

• It helps the reader understand that Hachiko might have been forgotten, but luckily the statue acts as a reminder of the loyal dog.

• It reminds the reader that Hachiko reunited with his owner each day, and his statue serves as a similar purpose for friends and family.