Help For Heros

The main purpose of the article is to ______.

• tell readers how to join the military

• explain how a new law is helping veterans

• show readers where Iraq is located

• encourage readers to volunteer to train service dogs

The author begins the article by describing how ______.

• service dogs are trained

• service dogs help veterans

• PTSD affected David Crenshaw

• Crenshaw found K9s for Warriors

In the section “Meet Doc,” the author explains ______.

• why Crenshaw decided to join the military

• why Crenshaw went to Washington, D.C.

• how Doc helps Crenshaw

• how new laws are made

Which of the following would be most likely to make someone feel startled?

• eating a big meal

• suddenly hearing a loud noise

• texting a friend to make plans

• putting on a sweater

The article says that Crenshaw now goes to soccer games and to the grocery store. These details support the idea that ______.

• Doc changed Crenshaw’s life

• PTSD can make people feel out of control

• some people with PTSD are easily startled

• dogs can be trained to open doors

Which information from the article best supports the answer to question 5?

• Crenshaw had served in a war zone in Iraq

• Before he got Doc, being in crowds was scary for Crenshaw.

• K9s for Warriors is located in Florida.

• Crenshaw is a father

What are some ways service dogs help people who have PTSD?

. Crenshaw says, “The PAWS Act is a win for veterans.” What does he mean?