Super Dog

What type of story device was displayed throughout the passage?

• figurative language

• flashback

• none

• plot line

What text evidence from the passage suggests that dad and Aiden did not have a great relationship?

• "I'm sorry Aiden."

• "Just the two of them."

• 'Aiden almost felt weird being alone with his dad."

• "The overhead banner read: Today Only-Free Adoption!"

What does the word "grove" mean as it is used on page 12 in the following sentence?

"There was the circle of cabins below, a lake as still as a mirror, and a grove of ancient tall pines."

• a group of trees

• being serious

• spacious

• basket

Why is Jill important to the plot?

• She is part of the conflict that drives the story.

• She is part of falling action.

• She was introduced in the beginning and was an important part of Larry's life.

• She helped build the cabin and kept the area clean.

What sentence from the passage shows why Larry and Jill decide to bury Shadow's collar?

• "Jill didn't try to cheer him up or distract him."

• "Larry and Jill sat on the highest hill overlooking the entire camp."

• "Larry covered the hole with dirt, and they said goodbye to Shadow."

• "...Larry and Jill talked about all the things about Shadow that they loved."

What can you infer about Aiden's mom when she stated on page 13 "But remember to bring back the wrapper...no littering."

• She collects energy bar wrappers.

• She wants to keep the environment clean.

• She firmly believes in eating healthy foods.

• She does not want to make Aiden lunch.

On page 13, "Aiden hung his head and kicked at the dirt." What does this tell you as a reader?

• He felt defeated and frustrated.

• He felt happy that he would be getting a dog.

• He likes to practice karate.

• He does not have great posture.

Who is Bunker?

• A super dog.

• The name of the cabin.

• The older dog that is up for adoption.

• The dog that died.

Which characters are part of the story in BOTH the summer of 1987 and the summer of 2021? Choose TWO answers.

• Aiden

• Bunker

• Jill

• Larry

What can you Infer about the relationship between Aiden and his dad at the end of the story?

• Larry is Aiden's dad and once had a super dog he loved dearly.

• Aiden is trying to understand why he can't have a dog.

• Aiden and his dad will have a deeper understanding of each other and reconnect.

• Their relationship will stay the same.