Aero and Officer Mike

Why did the author write this story?

• To prove that dogs are smart

• To explain how to train dogs

• To show what police dogs can do

• To tell how dogs can help people

Why did the author write the section called "On Duty?"

• To explain that police cars are better than regular cars

• To describe Aero's police care and tell how he protects it

• To show what a long, hard day Aero has when he works

• To show that Aero has many duties and tasks to perform

Which of the author's words show that police dogs get to play sometimes?

• "When Aero is on duty, he's not allowed to play."

• "Aero likes children and is always gentle with them."

• "Aero knows he'll also have time to explore a little and maybe chase a tennis ball while they are stopped."

• "When Aero and Officer Mike have been in the police car for a few hours, Aero will need to take a break."

Why does the author write that each person has a scent that is different from everyone else's secnt?

• To explain why Aero is so gentle with sick children

• To help explain how Aero can find people by using his nose

• To help explain why it is hard for children to play hide-and-seek

• To help explain how animals know who is friendly and who is not

Why does the author include information about how to approach Aero?

• To show readers that not all dogs are police dogs

• To explain to readers how dangerous dogs can be

• To teach readers how to be safe around police dogs

• To tell readers how scared dogs can get when they meet children

Why did the author write the section called "Back at the Station?"

• To tell how important Aero is to Officer Mike

• To tell where Aero and Officer Mike sleep every night

• To tell what Aero and Officer Mike do when they take a break

• To tell what happens at the end of Aero and Officer Mike's shift

Which of the following would Officer Mike MOST LIKELY say about Aero?

• Aero spends too much time working

• Aero enjoys working as a police dog

• Aero wants to be like other dogs

• Aero likes to take a lot of naps

Which of the following does the author MOST LIKELY think about Aero?

• That Aero should go to the veterinarian for checkups more often

• That Aero is difficult to work with

• That Aero is good at his job

• That Aero is dangerous

Use the stories "Aero and Officer Mike" and "Kids and Critters: A Nature Newsletter"

How are the children in 4-H similar to Aero?

• They visit schools to help children

• They do good things for the community

• They help find people who break the law

• They win prizes when they do a good job

How are Aero and the shelter dogs ALIKE?

• They need exercise

• They need special collars

• They live with police officers

• They get to ride in police cars