show that Dusty takes items from only two of Chu's neighbors
explain that Chu's neighbors aren't bothered when Dusty takes their personal items
emphasize that Chu's neighbors deliberately leave objects lying around for Dusty
describe how Dusty carefully chooses the items he takes from Chu's neighbors
2. Multiple Choice
45 seconds
1 pt
The author wrote the selection most likely to tell the reader that-
Dusty should face consequences for his actions
Dusty has caused major problems for his owners over the years
because Dusty is a cat, he is mostly active at night
Dusty is a cat with a habit that has attracted a lot of attention
3. Multiple Choice
45 seconds
1 pt
In what way does Chu stay aware of Dusty's activities?
She waits for Dusty on the porch when he leaves the house.
She watches videos on YouTube to see what Dusty has done.
She creates a list of the items he has brought home.
She talks with neighbors each morning to learn about missing items.
4. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
Which sentence expresses the main idea of paragraph 2?
Jean Chu and her family adopted Dusty, their pet cat, a few years ago.
Not long after Dusty moved in, the family members started finding odd objects lying around.
One day they would find a glove and an unfamiliar towel.
Soon they realized that the objects always showed up in the morning.
5. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
In paragraph 1, the word culprit means someone who is-
active mostly at night
interested in hunting for treasure
guilty of a wrongful act
extremely annoying to live near
6. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
What does the information presented in this selection suggest about how people view Dusty's actions?
They are surprised that Dusty's actions have not made Chu find him a new home.
They believe that Dusty's actions are a result of his being in an unfamiliar neighborhood.
They are entertained by stories about Dusty.
They are confused about how Dusty manages to take many of the belongings.
7. Multiple Choice
2 minutes
1 pt
The reader can infer that Chu is concerned about Dusty's habit because she-
has contacted a group of experts to help her work with Dusty
reminds her neighbors to gather their belongings before it gets dark outside
keeps Dusty busy with other activities to try to change his behavior
thinks of ways to return the items she finds to their proper owners
8. Multiple Choice
3 minutes
1 pt
Which of these best summarizes the selection?
A cat named Dusty has become famous for taking items from neighbors. He has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman, Must Love Cats, and YouTube. He also appears in parades and fashion shows.
A cat named Dusty is popular with his neighbors because he takes their items. He sneaks out at night and brings the objects back to his owner's house. He has been caught on video by a TV crew.
Dusty, a recently adopted cat, began to roam around his neighborhood in California every night. Before long he began to steal things from the neighbor. He stole hundreds of items before being caught.
Dusty, a cat in California, has a habit of bringing home items that he finds around his neighborhood. One night, a crew working for a TV show filmed him bringing home an item of clothing. He has since become famous and appeared elsewhere on TV.
9. Multiple Choice
45 seconds
1 pt
The reader can infer that the author's attitude toward Dusty is one of-
amusement
outrage
curiosity
sympathy
10. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
Based on the photograph, the reader can tell that Dusty-