Picking A Puppy

What happened to Isaac's dog Roscoe?

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At the beginning of the story, Isaac thinks it will be hard to replace Roscoe, because Roscoe was a perfect dog. How does Isaac feel about finding a perfect dog at the end of the story?

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Picking a puppy is a hard decision for Isaac. What evidence from the story supports this conclusion?

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Why isn’t Isaac upset when two girls take the Yorkie puppy Isaac liked?

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What is a theme of this story?

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Read the sentences and answer the question."Roscoe had been the perfect animal—loving, caring, and kind—and Isaac didn’t think it would be possible to replace him. There was a Roscoe-shaped hole in his heart, and nothing in the world could fill it."What does the author mean by the phrase “a Roscoe-shaped hole in his heart”?

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Isaac looks at many different puppies _______ he finally finds the right one for him.What word or phrase best completes the sentence?

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When Isaac sees Harvey, he realizes what kind of dog he wants. What kind of dog does Isaac want?

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Explain whether anybody wants Harvey. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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Why does Isaac think the dog that nobody wants is “the best puppy of all”? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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