Question

Where is Brock at the beginning of “The Last Dog”?
(1 Point)


He is inside a research lab.

He is beside a running brook.

He is near a quarantine station.

He is at the gates of a sealed dome.
2.In “The Last Dog,” why is Brock nervous about going outside the dome?
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He realizes that his protective suit may be worn out and may fail.

He thinks he will run out of liquid and food tablets.

He has heard that people who leave never return.

He fears that he may get lost in the mountains.
3.In “The Last Dog,” what does Brock do when he finds the puppy?
(1 Point)


He calls for help on his scanner.

He takes her inside the dome.

He leaves her under the tree.

He searches for her parents.
4.What do the scientists plan to do with Brog and the puppy when they first get back to the dome, in “The Last Dog”?
(1 Point)


They plan to experiment on her.

They plan to free her into the wild.

They plan to sell her to fund research.

They plan to breed her with another dog.
5.Which of the following could best be described as threatening?
(1 Point)


a soaring bird

a hungry kitten

a shivering mouse

a hissing rattlesnake
6.If scientists discover the bones of what can correctly be described as an extinct animal, which of
the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of extinct.
(1 Point)


There is evidence that the animal was a warm-blooded creature.

There are no longer any living members of that type of animal.

There is proof that the animal moved from place to place.

There are several species that look similar to the animal.
7.What is the most likely meaning of mutation in the following sentence?

Some cats have a mutation that causes them to have six toes on each paw.
(1 Point)


The mutation is a special talent.

The mutation is a serious illness.

The mutation is a genetic variation.

The mutation is something common in cats.
8.Why are the quarantine inspectors so fascinated by the animal Brock brings in?
(1 Point)


They think it might contain a dangerous parasite.

None of them have ever seen a real dog because they believe the species is extinct.

They believe it is a highly advanced robopet prototype.

They recognize it as a rare species used for research.
9.What is the monitor's main reasoning for rejecting Brock’s claim that the animal might be a robopet?
(1 Point)


Robopets are too expensive to be found outside.

Robopets are prohibited near the customs portal.

Robopets do not resemble dogs.

Robopets do not have blood, but the animal Brock carries does.
10.Why is Brock ultimately chosen to transport the dog to Research?
(1 Point)


He is the only one who knows how to handle the animal safely.

The inspectors believe he discovered the dog and deserves the honor.

He is already contaminated, making him the most logical person to accompany the dog in a sealed air car.

He has the highest clearance level among the inspectors.

Answer 1

1. He is at the gates of a sealed dome.
2. He realizes that his protective suit may be worn out and may fail.
3. He takes her inside the dome.
4. They plan to experiment on her.
5. a hissing rattlesnake
6. There are no longer any living members of that type of animal.
7. The mutation is a genetic variation.
8. None of them have ever seen a real dog because they believe the species is extinct.
9. Robopets do not have blood, but the animal Brock carries does.
10. He is already contaminated, making him the most logical person to accompany the dog in a sealed air car.