Sgt. Stubby: American Hero

What was the author's purpose for writing this book?

• to entertain readers with a collection of dog jokes

• to inform readers about Stubby's role as a soldier and hero

• to inform readers about the causes of World War I

• to persuade readers to visit the Smithsonian Institution

What is the main idea of this story?

• Stubby was active on the battlefield, running to any American who called for help.

• Stubby's role as a mascot was confirmed in early 1918 by the regiment's new commander

• Stubby's keen sense of smell helped him detect gas and warn the soldiers

• Stubby was an amazing dog who distinguished himself from other canines by his actions during World War I

Conroy was a soldier in the 102nd Infantry Regiment, which was part of the _______________ Division, based in New England

• Subtraction

• Southern

• Yankee

• Collision

What was the name of the ship that took Stubby and Private Conroy to the war?

• The Minnesota

• The Alabama

• The Constitution

• The Arizona

Which of the following words means a person or animal that is a symbol of an organization?

• canine

• sergeant

• mascot

• regiment

What happened before Stubby was wounded on the battlefield?

• He returned home in April 1919

• He was snuck aboard the Minnesota

• He was inducted into the American Legion

• He met President Woodrow Wilson

What of Stubby's abilities helped him to warn soldiers to take cover from incoming artillery shells?

• his sharp hearing

• his keen sense of smell

• his short tail

• his charming nature

How does the map help the reader better understand Stubby's involvement in the war?

• it compares Stubby's actions with those of other dogs.

• It shows how close Stubby always was to the battlefront.

• it describes the various jobs Stubby did during the war.

• it shows how far Stubby had to travel to get to the war.

What effect did the use of poisonous gases in the war have on soldiers?

• The decided to surrender to save themselves from the gas.

• They abandoned the trenches and fought in the open.

• They underwent drastic changes to their personalities and minds.

• They suffered damage to exposed eyes, throats, and lungs.

Both the author and General John Pershing expressed the belief that ___________________

• Stubby was a brave dog who deserved recognition

• James Conroy probably named his dog Stubby because of the short tail.

• Stubby lapped up all the attention he received.

• James Conroy did an excellent job in training Stubby to be a soldier.