Stray

Who is the protagonist of the story?

• Doris

• the stray

• Mr. Lacey

• Mr. and Mrs. Lacey

Which excerpt from the story best shows how Mrs. Lacey felt about allowing the stray to stay in the basement?

• “Where did that come from?” Mrs. Lacey asked as soon as Doris put the dog down in the kitchen.

• She thought it might have some shepherd in it.

• “I don’t know where it came from,” he said mildly, “but I know for sure where it’s going.”

• He agreed to let it sleep in the basement while Mrs. Lacey grudgingly let Doris feed it table scraps.

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.

According to the ending of the story, which phrase best describes Mr. Lacey?

• more softhearted than he wants his family to think he it

• mean and insensitive toward his daughter

• sensitive and understanding toward his daughter

• less softhearted than his wife

Which piece of evidence from the story best shows how Mrs. Lacey felt about allowing the stray to stay in the basement?

• a. “Where did that come from?” Mrs. Lacey asked as soon as Doris put the dog down in the kitchen.

• b. She thought it might have some shepherd in it.

• c. “I don’t know where it came from,” he said mildly, “but I know for sure where it’s going.”

• d. He agreed to let it sleep in the basement while Mrs. Lacey grudgingly let Doris feed it table scraps.

In "Stray," why does Doris think that the puppy is well behaved?

• The puppy cries for its mother at night.

• The puppy always tries to go into the kitchen.

• The puppy does not tear up things in the basement.

• The puppy eats food off of Mr. Lacey’s plate.

In "Stray," how does Doris react when her father takes the puppy away?

• She cries herself to sleep.

• She runs down the road after her father’s car.

• She talks to her mother about how upset she is to lose the puppy.

• She goes to school.

In "Stray," what does Mrs. Lacey mean when she tells Doris to act more grown-up?

• She wants Doris to do her chores without being asked.

• She wants Doris to stop crying about the puppy.

• She wants Doris to stop sleeping all afternoon.

• She wants Doris to be able to disagree with her without getting so upset.

Why won’t Mr. and Mrs. Lacey allow Doris to keep the stray?

• The Laceys can't afford a dog.

• Doris's brother is allergic to dogs.

• No one is home during the day to care for the dog.

• Mr. and Mrs. Lacey do not like animals.

What is the main theme of the story 'Stray'?

• Compassion and empathy

• Adventure and exploration

• Mystery and suspense

• Betrayal and revenge