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Buddy's Trick

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9 questions

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Question 1

1.

Which statement from the story supports the idea that Carlos is determined?

A. "The other windows are closed," Carlos reported, "but I can still solve this mystery."

B. "Buddy really likes you," Carlos stated, staring at the contented cat in Angela's arms.

C.  "Buddy found a loose board by our basement window," Carlos said. "He lifted it with his paw and wiggled under it."

D.  "I'm going to tell Dad about the loose board," Carlos reported next, pleased at solving their mystery."

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Question 2

2.

Which inference can BEST be made based on these sentences from the story?

With heavy feet, Angela headed next door to take Buddy home.

Mr. Thorton was in his yard, frantically searching the bushes. When he spotted Angela and Buddy, he sighed with relieft. "You've found my runaway cat!" Mr. Thorton cheered.

A.  Angela is curious.

B.  Angela is nervous.

C. Angela is stubborn.

D. Angela is responsible

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Question 3

3.

What it the theme of the story?

A.  Cat can be charming animals.

B.  Cats are interesting creatures.

C. People should observe the behavior of animals.

D.  People can get answers if they are persistent.

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Question 4

4.

Explain how Carlos and Angela are different in their efforts to solve the mystery of Buddy getting into their house.

Use details from the story to support your answer.

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Question 5

5.

What is the best meaning of the underlined phrase in the sentence?

I guess the cat is out of the bag now, she thought.

A. a pet is missed

B. a bag is emptied

C. a cat is discovered

D.  a secret is uncovered

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Question 6

6.

Why does the author MOST LIKELY use the phrase lit up her face to describe Angela?

A. to show her face is red with embarrassment

B. to show her skin is glowing 

C.  to show she is feeling happy

D. to show she is feeling sweaty from heat

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Question 7

7.

Read the sentences from the story.

Mr. Thorton was in his yard, frantically searching the bushes. When he spotte Angela and Buddy, he sighed with relief.

Based onthe sentences, what is the meaning of the word frantically.

A. full of energy

B.  in a state of confusion

C. to make excited

D. in a desperate way

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Question 8

8.

Part A:
Why does the author MOST LIKELY tell the story form the point of view of both Angela and Carlos?

A.  to help the reader learn how to paint basement walls.

B. to help the reader understand the best way to solve a mystery

C. to help the reader understand how Angela and Carlos are different

D. to help the reader know why Angela and Carlos like Buddy so much

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Question 9

9.

Part B: Which pair of sentences from the story BEST supports the answer to Part A?

A. Angela thoughtfully stared at the ladder's slippery metal rungs. "Buddy's claws cannot grip those rungs," Angela concluded.

B. "How?" asked Angela, curious about her brother's next plan. Carlos alwasy had imaginative ideas.

C. "Buddy found a loose board by our basement window," Carlos said. "He lifted it with his paw and wiggled under it."

D. "He comes to visit us," Angela replied. "Unfortunately, he rubbed against a paint can."