Rosie, a Visiting Dog's Story Comprehension
  • 1. One way Rosie is different from most other dogs is that she _____.
A) is trained to obey
B) likes everybody
C) loves to play fetch
D) is a working dog
  • 2. A "visiting dog" is a dog _______.
A) who visits people who are blind
B) whose job is to cheer up people
C) who only visits schools
D) who is sometimes friendly and gentle
  • 3. As a puppy, Rosie would not have been a good "visiting dog" because she was _______.
A) too young
B) not trained
C) not gentle
D) too wild and silly
  • 4. Rosie first learns how to become a "visiting dog" at _______.
A) home with her owner
B) puppy kindergarten
C) the children's hospital
D) the homes she visits
  • 5. In the selection, "Rosie always had good sense" means that she ________.
A) learned all her lessons fast
B) was a smart dog
C) understood all kinds of people
D) could make her own decisions
  • 6. According to the selection, what two things do "visiting dogs" have in common?
A) They love people and like to play.
B) They are friendly and like to work.
C) They are mixed breeds.
D) They are smart and obedient.
  • 7. The author prepares Rosie for her work by _______.
A) playing games with her and letting her play with other dogs.
B) letting children pull Rosie's long hair
C) teaching her to be friendly and to jump on people
D) being very strict and firm with her
  • 8. Rosie is taught many different commands to that she _______.
A) learns to behave well around different people
B) can prove that she is an obedient dog
C) must learn to understand different languages
D) can prove that she is smart enough for the job
  • 9. Rosie will approach a person only after she is told _______.
A) "Go say hello"
B) "Don't touch"
C) "Catch-me-if-you-can"
D) "Okay, take it'
  • 10. At the children's hospital, how does Rosie help Alexander?
A) She plays with him while he has to be alone.
B) she helps him eat so that he will get better.
C) She keeps him company when he is crying.
D) She makes sure he takes his medicine.
  • 11. At the nursing home, what does Rosie get Bill to do?
A) cry
B) laugh
C) hug
D) talk
  • 12. "Don't touch that!" Dad said to the man in a ___________ voice.
A) comfortable
B) message
C) program
D) firm
  • 13. You should always ___________ a stray dog with caution.
A) confident
B) approach
C) appointment
D) equipment
  • 14. My soft bed is the most _____________ one in the house.
A) approach
B) program
C) comfortable
D) equipment
  • 15. I'm ___________ I will do well on the test.
A) equipment
B) program
C) approach
D) confident
  • 16. The science lab in our school has some new ____________ this year.
A) equipment
B) firm
C) confident
D) comfortable
  • 17. We watched a television ______________ about whales last night.
A) approach
B) equipment
C) program
D) firm
  • 18. Dad picked me up early from school for my doctor's ______________.
A) comfortable
B) confident
C) appointment
D) firm
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