Blind

experienced through the sense of touch

• denying

• command

• tactile

• obstacles

According to the passage, what did Matthew use to help him navigate his way around before he got his guide dog?

• a cane

• Braille labels

• help from people

• a Braille computer

In Blind Ambition, Matthew's service dog helps him with which of the following?

• Choosing what to eat

• Listening to music

• Finding his way around school

• Math homework

Why is Matthew Cooper blind?

• He was born with the disability.

• At age 3, he was diagnosed with a brain tumor that pressed on his optic nerve.

• At age 5, his retina detached from his eyeball.

• He never remembers being able to see.

What does Mahoney do to experience being blind?

What are the raised dots called that the author uses to read?

• Bread

• Braille

• Text

• Books

What is Braille?

• A service dog for the blind.

• A special school for service dogs.

• A combination of raised dots that represent letters.

• An audiobook for listening to a story.

Why does Matthew trust his guide dog Twyla?

• she takes naps in class

• she is well trained

• she enjoys golf

How does the way the passage is written help readers understand what a guide dog does?

• The passage tells amusing stories about dogs.

• The passage is told by someone who has a guide dog.

• The passage shares events told by many people.

• The passage includes parts that are told from a dog’s point of view.

What is the primary function of a guide dog for a blind person?

• A) To provide emotional support

• B) To assist with navigation

• C) To help with household chores

• D) To entertain the owner