Doris and the Puppy Adventure

In the story 'Stray' by Cynthia Ryland, a puppy wanders onto the Lacy family's property during a harsh winter. Doris, the daughter, finds the puppy and brings it home. Despite her affection for the puppy, her parents are reluctant to keep it due to financial constraints. The puppy behaves well, and Doris tries to convince her parents to let it stay. Eventually, Mr. Lacy takes the puppy to the pound but returns with it, unable to leave it in poor conditions. The family decides to keep the puppy, bringing joy to Doris.

What season is it when the puppy arrives at the Lacy's property?

• Summer

• Winter

• Autumn

• Spring

What is Doris doing when she first sees the puppy?

• Playing in the snow

• Feeding the birds

• Walking to school

• Shoveling the front steps

How does the puppy react when Doris calls it?

• Wags its tail timidly

• Jumps with excitement

• Runs away

• Barks loudly

Where does Mr. Lacy allow the puppy to sleep?

• In the garage

• In the basement

• In the living room

• In Doris's room

What does Doris feed the puppy?

• Milk

• Bread

• Table scraps

• Dog food

How does the puppy behave in the basement?

• Tears up everything

• Remains quiet and well-behaved

• Cries all night

• Barks at the door

What does Doris hope for regarding the weather?

• That it gets warmer

• That it becomes windy

• That it stays snowy

• That it rains

What does Doris try to do at dinner?

• Plan a vacation

• Convince her parents to keep the puppy

• Complain about school

• Ask for a new toy

How do Doris's parents react to her attempts to keep the puppy?

• They promise to think about it

• They get angry

• They laugh and ignore her

• They agree immediately

What does Mr. Lacy do on the sunny Saturday?

• Takes the puppy to the park

• Takes the puppy to the pound

• Goes to work

• Goes shopping