Bertha's Puppy

How does a reader know this story is written in third person?

• The text is adapted from "Clown the Circus Dog."

• The text tells about events that happened in the past.

• The text uses quotes around what Bertha says.

• The text tells about the main character using "she."

Which sentence from the text shows Bertha wants to earn a new puppy?

• "Mother, if I pass my examination, will you give me what I have been wanting for a long, long time?"

• She asked all sorts of questions of everybody she met.

• Dreamily she gazed at the poodles and pet-dogs which passed her, led by fine ladies.

• "Moher, Mother, let's go quick! My doggie is waiting."

Read this sentence from paragraph 6.

"After that nobody could think of anything but the doggie, so eagerly expected."

Based on the context, what does EAGERLY mean?

• with excitement

• with concern

• patiently

• thoughtfully

Which sentence form the text shows Bertha is waiting EAGERLY?

• She thought his brothers and sisters all very pretty, but he was the one she wanted.

• She dreamed of him, she thought of him all day long, of nothing but him.

• Her father told her not to get too excited, as he was afraid she might be disappointed.

• Miss Lewis had written to tell her the great news--the puppies had arrived.

Which BEST explains how Bertha chooses her puppy?

• She just has a feeling.

• She thinks for several days.

• She asks her mother.

• She waits for the puppy to come to her.

Which sentence from the text BEST supports/explains how Bertha chooses her puppy?

• Bertha was breathless, wild with joy.

• Perhaps it was the white lock that decided Bertha.

• She thought his brothers and sisters all very pretty.

• Love is often like that.