A Vet for Homeless Pets

The Article primarily discusses __________.

• how Dr. Kwane Stewart was the County Veterinarian for the Stanislaus Animal Services Agency in Modesto, California

• how Dr. Kwane Stewart first volunteered to give pets free checkups at a place where many homeless people came for meals

• how Dr. Kwane Stewart goes out of his way to provide free medical support for pet owners experiencing homelessness

• how Dr. Kwane Stewart serves as a consultant on movie sets during filming to ensure that animals are treated safely and humanely

Which is the closest synonym for the word refute?

• contradict

• distort

• quantify

• propel

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According to the Article, why did Dr. Stewart begin providing unconventional veterinary care?

• Dr. Stewart wanted to demonstrate to critics that pets can provide people with companionship, loyalty, and love.

• Dr. Stewart wanted to treat a variety of different animals, including some cats, a few birds, and a 12-foot (3.7 meter) python.

• Dr. Stewart wanted to help Americans who had lost their jobs and homes during the Great Recession, some of whom had pets.

• Dr. Stewart wanted to ensure that animals were treated safely and humanely when they were on movie sets.

The author probably wrote this Article in order to __________.

• share the story of how Dr. Stewart received the nickname "The Street Vet"

• share the story of a veterinarian who cares for the pets of people experiencing homelessness

• convince readers that they should make a financial contribution to one of Dr. Stewart's GoFundMe campaigns

• convince readers that the best way to provide veterinary care is to take food and medicine directly to pets

Which question is not answered by the Article?

• Which movies has Dr. Stewart served as a consultant on?

• How many homeless pets has Dr. Stewart cared for?

• How does Dr. Stewart pay for basic pet necessities?

• What is the name of Dr. Stewart's television show?

Which of these is a statement of opinion?

• Dr. Stewart pays for some medical treatments by organizing GoFundMe campaigns to raise money through donations.

• Dr. Stewart's dedication to serving homeless animal populations is an inspiring example for other veterinarians.

• Dr. Stewart's patients are usually dogs, but he has also treated cats, birds, and even a 12-foot (3.7 meter) python.

• Dr. Stewart provides animals throughout California with food, as well as checkups, medications, and vaccinations.

Read this sentence from the Article:

The reality show "Dr. Kwane: The Street Vet," which chronicles his roving medical rounds, now airs in some countries.

In this sentence, the word chronicles means __________.

• shares an account of

• publicly criticizes

• greatly exaggerates

• provides funding for

Suppose Nia wants to know more about veterinarians. She would find most of her information __________.

• in an article titled "World's Weirdest Pets"

• on an episode of "The Street Vet"

• on a career exploration website

• in a book about caring for pet pythons

Which main idea best fits this article?

• Dr. Stewart is in California.

• Dr. Stewart has learned a lot from pets.

• Dr. Stewart is called "The Street Vet."

• Dr. Stewart helps pets.

Which means the opposite of donate?

• find

• bring

• leave

• keep