Help for Heroes

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 event from the article happened first?

• David Crenshaw spoke to members of Congress

• David Crenshaw got a service dog.

• David Crenshaw spent time in a war zone in Iraq.

• The PAWS Act went into effect.

Who is Doc?

• Crenshaw’s doctor

• Crenshaw’s service dog

• a member of Congress

• a dog trainer

How does Doc make Crenshaw feel?

• calm

• confused

• sad

• nervous

Based on the article, ______ percent of veterans who served in Iraq will experience PTSD.

• about 5

• less than 12

• nearly 20

• up to 29

Because of the PAWS Act, what can more veterans get from the government?

• jobs

• medical care

• service dogs

• houses