"The Guest Cat" & "The Call of Coney Island"

22. What does the phrase "cold, white light" in paragraph 3 suggest about Chibi?

• She prefers to be outdoors during the day.

• She demands fast responses from humans.

• She struggles to survive outside in the winter.

• She is indifferent to the feelings of humans.

23. What is the meaning of the word "subtle" as it is used in paragraph 5?

• Environmental

• Slight

• Powerful

• Rapid

24. How does the narrator's point of view shift in paragraphs 7 and 8?

• He grows concerned the landlady will discover the cat.

• He starts to think about keeping the cat.

• He becomes worried for the safety of the cat.

• He begins to feel affection toward the cat.

25. In paragraph 8, why does the narrator say he "had begun little by little to understand cat lovers"?

• He realizes that most cats are probably like Chibi.

• He decides to buy a cat calendar to celebrate Chibi.

• He feels a sense of contentment when Chibi visits.

• He is in awe of the boy who runs around outside with Chibi.

26. Which activity first leads Chibi to engage with the narrator and his wife?

• sleeping on the sofa

• staying away from the landlady

• wanting to play ball

• being called by a nickname

27. Which quotation best expresses a central idea of the story?

• "The cat's name was Chibi, which means 'little one'" (paragraph 1)

• "The cat's manner of rejection was like cold, white light." (paragraph 3)

• "Having played to her heart's content, Chibi would come inside and rest for a while." (paragraph 7)

• "But, though I had started to think of her as the best cat around, she was not really our cat." (paragraph 8)

28. Which statement would be most important to include in a summary of the story?

• Chibi looks especially slim and tiny for a cat.

• Chibi grows comfortable with the narrator and his wife.

• Chibi avoids being touched by humans.

• Chibi rarely makes a sound except for the tinkling of her bell.

29. In paragraph 1, what does the phrase "lurches along its tracks - then takes a heart-stopping plunge" suggest about the Cyclone roller coaster?

• It moves at an unexpected rate of speed.

• It provides a thrilling experience for riders.

• It appeals to some visitors but not others.

• It presents a safety hazard for riders.

30. Why was George Ferris's wheel considered an "engineering marvel" (paragraph 4)?

• It became the most popular attraction at the exposition.

• It was the fastest ride in the Midway section of the exposition.

• It gave people the opportunity to see the capabilities of new technology.

• It was something that other amusement park owners tried to bring to their parks.

31. How did Tilyou's visit to the World's Columbian Exposition affect the property at Coney Island?

• Tilyou was motivated to build a park with amusement rides.

• Tilyou brought George Ferris's giant wheel to Coney Island.

• Tilyou created multiple attractions based on different themes.

• Tilyou decided to construct an electric railway to Coney Island.