Question 1
Part A

What is the theme of “Stray”?


A. It is a good thing for a child with no siblings to get a pet.

B. A child has to take a responsible role in caring for a pet.

C. An important bond exists between people and their pets.

D. Pets can make unhappy people feel that they are happy.

Part B

Which evidence from “Stray” best supports the answer to Part A?


A. “She cried herself to sleep, and her dreams were full of searching and searching for things lost.”

B. “Even after a week had gone by, Doris didn’t name the dog.”

C. “‘You try to act more grown-up about this.’”

D. “It wouldn’t even follow Doris up the basement steps unless it was invited.”