WOW WORD

accumulate – gather to acquire

something
HACHIKO
 Summary of the chapter

This story is about a close relationship between the master (Dr Ueno) and
his faithful dog (Hachiko). Dr Ueno is a professor at Tokyo Imperial
University. Hachiko accompanies his master to the Shibuya train station
everyday and he spends the day waiting for Dr Ueno to come back. In the
meantime, local shopkeepers and station workers keep an eye on him and
often give him treats. This continued for several years. One day Dr Ueno
did not return home from work. Suddenly on his way back home he died.
The loyal dog Hachiko continues to wait for his owner’s return.
 Work to be done in the Literature notebook

Ex.V RTC:
Answer the following questions with reference to context:
“Good morning, Dr Ueno,” I said as I walked up to him
slowly.
Q1. Who was Dr Ueno?
(Key Words – Hachiko’s master…a professor..)
Q2. Who is referred to as ‘I’ in the above line?
(Key Word – Rei Chan)
Ex.VI QUESTION/ANSWERS :
Q1. How did Mrs. Daisuke know Mr. Ueno?
(Key Words – bought magazines....)
Q2. Who used to wait near the newspaper stall for Mr.
Ueno even after his death? Why?
(Key Words – pet dog….loved his master….loyalty)
Ex.VII MAKE SENTENCES:

Make meaningful sentences of your own using the words

given below:
1. loyal
2. joyfully
 MORAL OF THE STORY
(To be done orally)

The moral of the story is that a dog’s love can

never be measured by anything. It shows a
great amount of loyalty and devotion to his
master.
 CHARACTER SKETCH
(To be done orally)
loving caring

friendly loyal

brave playful