Alex's Iguana Adoption Journey

The transcript is a playful exchange between Alex and his mom about Alex's desire to adopt a friend's iguana. Alex presents various arguments to convince his mom, who counters with her own concerns. They discuss the iguana's growth, space requirements, and Alex's readiness for pet responsibility. Eventually, they agree on a trial basis to see if Alex can care for the iguana, leading to a happy conclusion.

Why does Alex initially want to adopt Mikey's iguana?

• Because he thinks it's cute

• Because he loves reptiles

• To save it from being eaten by a dog

• To impress his friends

What does Alex compare iguanas to in order to convince his mom?

• Cats

• Hamsters

• Dogs

• Birds

What concern does Alex's mom have about the iguana's size?

• It will be too expensive to feed

• It will outgrow its cage

• It will scare the neighbors

• It will be too heavy to lift

How does Alex respond to his mom's concern about the iguana's future size?

• He says he will sell it before it grows

• He plans to move out by then

• He will build a bigger cage

• He will give it to a zoo

What does Alex say about his current brother?

• He is too noisy

• He is always sleeping

• He is too young to play with

• He is allergic to iguanas

What incident does Alex's mom remind him of to question his readiness for a pet?

• He broke the aquarium

• He let the class fish jump into spaghetti sauce

• He forgot to feed the class rabbit

• He lost a pet hamster

What does Alex promise to do if he gets the iguana?

• Teach it tricks

• Feed it daily and clean its cage

• Take it for walks

• Build a new cage

What does Alex offer to use to pay for the iguana's food?

• His birthday money

• His mom's credit card

• His allowance

• His savings

What does Alex's mom mean by a 'trial basis'?

• A test period to see how well Alex cares for the iguana

• A trial to see if the iguana likes the family

• A temporary adoption

• A short-term pet rental

What is Alex's reaction when he finally gets the iguana?

• He is indifferent

• He is disappointed

• He is nervous

• He is thankful and excited