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Comprehension Quiz for “Bad Dog”

Read “Bad Dog” and check your comprehension by answering the following questions. Then “submit” your work.

1. What makes Chance a bad dog?

He is untrainable.

He is aggressive with other dogs.

He has become too fat.

He bites his owners.

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2. What is one reason Maizes gives to explain her dog’s bad behavior?

He was not properly socialized with other dogs when he was a puppy.

He was kept in a crate for hours each day.

He was not properly trained in obedience skills.

He was rescued from a puppy mill.

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3. What do Maizes and Chance have in common?

a love of being outdoors

an allergy to gluten

a tendency to be aggressive

a desire to be left alone

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4. What does Maizes mean when she says that she measures the success of her relationship with her dog by the challenges of that relationship?

Real love includes loving another’s imperfections.

Dogs are better to be around than humans, who are often difficult to be with.

A successful relationship with a pet dog requires difficult and ongoing obedience training.

When given their freedom, dogs tend to form packs.

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5. What is the lesson that Maizes learns from Tilly’s death?

It is important to schedule yearly health checks for dogs.

Dogs show unconditional love, even when humans are cruel.

It is important to show love and affection to loved ones daily.

Pets can sometimes communicate telepathically with their owners.

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