Ming's Biggest Prey

Ming is a

• boy

• cat

• dog

• snake

The protagonist of the story is

• Concha

• Elaine

• Ming

• Teddie

The antagonist of the story is

• Concha

• Elaine

• Ming

• Teddie

The principal setting of the story is

• New York, USA

• Nassau, Bahamas

• Acapulco, Mexico

• Miami, USA

When Elaine first found Ming, he was

• crouching alone in a dirty New York alley

• battered and isolated at a pet shelter

• resting comfortably on his mistress' bunk

• in a pet store box along with other kittens

What did Ming dislike about being in Acapulco with Elaine? Select all that apply.

• sunbathing on the deck of the White Lark

• the people who hung around Elaine

• the street boys who tried to kidnap him

• flying there by aeroplane

• being locked away from Elaine

What are some signs that Elaine was affluent? Select all that apply

• Ming flew with Elaine regularly when she travelled.

• She owned the White Lark.

• The Mexican boys helped her get out of the boat.

• She owned and operated a clothing store in Acapulco.

• The man threw Ming out of the cabin when he wanted to spend time with Elaine.

How did Teddie show that he did not like or appreciate Ming? Select all that apply.

• He frequently threw Ming out of the sailboat cabin.

• He encouraged the Mexican boys to separate Ming from Elaine.

• He knocked Ming off the sailboat railing in an attempt to drown him.

• He tried to stroke Ming's fur in the car.

• He hissed and stamped at Ming in the dark bedroom.

How did Ming demonstrate his disdain for the man? Select all that apply.

• He sat on Teddie's lap in the car on the way back to the house.

• He stuck his tongue out at Teddie.

• He moved away whenever Teddie tried to "fake pet" him.

• He growled involuntarily at Teddie.

What did Teddie do to show his real reason for being with Elaine?

• He stole Elaine's diamond necklace.

• He tried to eliminate Ming several times.

• He threw Ming out of the boat cabin when he wanted to spend time alone with Elaine.

• He argued with Elaine during dinner.