Rez Dog Rules -- Comprehension

What is a central theme of "Rez Dog Rules"?

• Sometimes people must make difficult sacrifices as they grow older.

• Although they feel free, all pets are actually controlled by their owners.

• Sometimes a sense of belonging is just as important as personal freedom.

• Although their humans may love them, pets cannot be tamed by their owners.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the description of Mrs. Cruz's house in paragraphs 4-7 contribute to the story's plot?

• It illustrates that most of the homes on the reservation are falling apart.

• It establishes that the house is too old to be repaired and should be sold.

• It demonstrates that Mrs. Cruz's family has not taken very good care of her.

• It shows that the house is special to Mrs. Cruz's entire family and it must be saved.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the following sentence from paragraph 8 suggest about Marino?

• He enjoys driving around town and avoiding hard work.

• He is always looking for jobs to complete so that he can earn money.

• He is helpful and well-liked by the people of the Pueblo of Ohkay Owingeh.

• He does not enjoy living in the Pueblo of Ohkay Owingeh and is looking for a way to leave.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the best meaning of the word "peruse" as used in paragraph 11?

• examine

• forget

• gather

• modify

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What role do paragraphs 52-65 mostly play in the story?

• They show that Ozzie likes attention and will do anything to get it.

• They show that the people at the powwow like Ozzie but not the t-shirts.

• They show that Ozzie is smart and determined to help Marino and Mrs. Cruz.

• They show that the people at the powwow think it is upsetting for Ozzie to wear a t-shirt.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following details best supports the idea that Mrs. Cruz's house is more important to Ozzie than he first realized?

• "While it was true that Ozzie would never wear a leash and had no human he called master, he was very fond of Mrs. Cruz." (Paragraph 4)

• "He and Mrs. Cruz would sit together on the back porch watching the setting sun as she picked the bones out of the chicken and fed him the meat by hand." (Paragraph 4)

• "Marino bent down to rub Ozzie's ears. 'Okay, Ozzie, time to pack up and get back to Ohkay Owingeh and Grandma's house."" (Paragraph 76)

• "The air smelled like fried chicken and fresh bread, and as much as Ozzie had enjoyed his trip, he was happy to be home." (Paragraph 79)

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the way Ozzie sees himself change over the course of the story?

• He enjoys driving around town and avoiding hard work.

• He is always looking for jobs to complete so that he can earn money.

• He is helpful and well-liked by the people of the Pueblo of Ohkay Owingeh.

• He does not enjoy living in the Pueblo of Ohkay Owingeh and is looking for a way to leave.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3