Stray

How did Doris's parents respond when she tried to talk about the stray at dinner?

• They ignored her.

• They told her no.

• They smiled and shrugged.

• They became angry.

Who has a change of heart in the story? How do you know? (Use evidence from the text to support your answer)

Why did Mr. Lacey NOT leave the dog at the pound? (Give evidence from the text to prove your answer--RACE)

How did Doris’s parents respond when she tried to talk about the stray at dinner?

• They told her no.

• They smiled and shrugged.

• They ignored her.

• They became angry.

We find out that Mr. Lacey is softhearted at the end of the story because he...

• brings the puppy back home

• gives the puppy away

• leaves the puppy at the pound

• gives the puppy to a neighbor

What is the meaning of the word 'stray' in the context of animals?

• A) A wild animal

• B) A domesticated animal

• C) An animal that has lost its way

• D) An animal in a zoo

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'stray' correctly?

• A) The stray cat found a new home.

• B) She strayed her homework on time.

• C) He strays the ball to the goal.

• D) They stray the meeting every week.

In the sentence 'The dog was a stray,' what part of speech is 'stray'?

• A) Noun

• B) Verb

• C) Adjective

• D) Adverb

What is a synonym for 'stray' when referring to a person who wanders?

• A) Nomad

• B) Settler

• C) Resident

• D) Inhabitant

Which sentence best describes a stray animal's typical behavior?

• A) Stray animals often stay in one place.

• B) Stray animals usually have a permanent home.

• C) Stray animals wander in search of food and shelter.

• D) Stray animals are always aggressive.