Dex: The Heart of a heroVersión en línea Comprehension Review por Jeannine Gryn 1 How is Dex different from the other dogs at the beginning of the story? a Dex is shorter and slower b Dex enjoys playing with Cleevis. c Dex does not like to play. d Dex is stronger and faster. 2 Which word best describes Cleevis at the beginning of the story? a caring b brave c mean d helpful 3 What is Dex's main problem? a He wishes he had a superhero suit. b He wishes he were taller. c He wants new friends. d He wants to change his life. 4 Why does the author describe Dex this way in the sentence... He could run like the wind. a to show that he is very tall b to show that he runs very fast c to show that he eats a lot d to show that he likes the wind 5 What does the author mean when she says... Dex's hero suit fit like a glove? a The suit is made of leather. b The suit has bright colors. c The suit is just the right size. d The suit is too small. 6 What happens after Dex gets his hero suit? a He helps a young dog cross the street. b He reads comic books about superheros. c He starts exercising. d A small brown package arrives. 7 What does Cleevis mean when he asks, "Hey Dex, where's the party?" a Cleevis thinks the other dogs are planning a party for Dex. b Cleevis thinks Dex should have a party to celebrate. c Cleevis thinks Dex looks like he is ready to go to a costume party. d Cleevis thinks Dex is going to a party, and Cleevis wants to go too. 8 How is Cleevis different from the dogs he plays with? a Only Cleevis laughs at Dex. b Only Cleevis like the hero suit. c Onlly Cleevis is bigger than Dex. d Only Cleevis gets stuck in a tree. 9 How are Dex and Cleevis alike? a They both want to be heroes. b They are both able to fly. c They are both the same size. d They both need help getting out of the tree. 10 How do Dex's feelings change by the end of the story? a At first Dex is happy, and then he is upset. b At first, Dex is sad, and then he is happy. c At first Dex is tired, and then his is sore. d At first Dex is sad, and then he is mad