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- 1. Multiple ChoiceQ1 Part A: In paragraph 1, what information does the setting mainly suggest about Cromwell?how irritating Cromwell is to Kevinhow distracted Cromwell is by Zachhow determined Cromwell is to stay activehow upset Cromwell is about being a family pet.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceQ1 Part B: Which detail from paragraph 1 best supports the answer to Part A?"...not even a series of 100-degree days could stop the dog.""At times, Kevin would simply sit in the lawn chair...""...what Kevin felt were murderously long walks.""...the dog routinely broke free of his leash."
- 3. Multiple ChoiceQ2 Part A: Based on the passage, what was the main reason that the author includes Howie as a character in the story?to lighten Kevin's seriousnessto call attention to Izzy's enthusiasmto create conflict that challenges Kevinto introduce a surpise for Cromwell
- 4. Multiple ChoiceQ2 Part B: Which detail best supports the answer to Part A?"Howie continued, a waffle fleck flying from his mouth." (paragraph 9)"Cromwell was sniffing the floor for breakfast droppings, wagging his tail..." (paragraph 12)"Well, no. Not depressed." (paragraph 13)"If Izzy wants to sign up for soccer in Malaysia, it's no problem." (paragraph 15)
- 5. Multiple ChoiceQ3 Part A: Which sentence explains what the word skeptic in paragraph 3 suggests about Howie?He is confused about Kevin's decision to have Cromwell trained.He is surprised by Kevin's offer to take responsibility for Cromwell.He hopes that Kevin's solution can keep Cromwell an agile dog.He does not see the value of Kevin's plan for Cromwell.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceQ3 Part B: Which detail from the passage provides the best clue to themeaning of the word in Part A?"‘Okay, just so I'm clear . . . . '" (paragraph 4)"Howie, chewing, stared at his son . . . . " (paragraph 7)"‘This is like dog show training?'" (paragraph 9)"‘And without a single class.'" (paragraph 14)
- 7. Multiple ChoiceQ4 Part A: Which sentence describes a central idea of the passage?Cromwell has become much more energetic than he was before.Kevin and Howie have diferent ideas about what activites are worthwile.Cromwell enjoys exercising on the beach more than playing at the park.Howie wants Cromwell to participate in different types of dog competitions.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceQ4 Part B: Which detail from the passage best supports the answer to part A?"At Montrose Beach, Cromwell ran through obstacle courses thatKevin constructed from abandoned tin pails and shovels . . . ."(paragraph 1)"All that remained was to convince his parents, who, Kevin figured,had always wanted him to be sportier anyway." (paragraph 2)"‘Cromwell's not going to start fetching things, though?'" (paragraph9)"‘But it would make Cromwell happier.'" (paragraph 10)
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