Vocabulary and Meanings from the Text

Front

What does the word wistfully most likely mean?

Back

Sadly and longingly

Front

What does the word jowl most likely refer to?

Back

The lower part of the cheek or jaw

Front

What does the word sinister most likely mean?

Back

Evil or threatening

Front

What does the word quibble most likely mean?

Back

To argue about something small or unimportant

Front

What does the word caterwauled most likely mean?

Back

Cried out or howled loudly in pain or protest

Front

What is the best synonym for caterwauled?

Back

Screeched

Front

What does the word rekindle most likely mean?

Back

To light again or bring back a feeling

Front

What is the best synonym for rekindle?

Back

Relight

Front

What does Mr. Bricker mean when he says, 'A cat’s heart is where his dish is'?

Back

Cats care most about the people who feed them.

Front

What caused the Brickers to have a change of heart about letting Socks stay?

Back

The baby started laughing when he saw Socks.