STAAR Prep #13

What is your # for p1 and p2?

In paragraph 1, the word culprit means someone who is-

• active mostly at night

• interested in hunting for treasure

• guilty of a wrongful act

• extremely annoying to meet near

What is your # for p3?

What is your # for p4 and p5?

What is your # for p6 and p7?

What is your # for p8 and p9?

Why is this graphic feature included in the text?

What does the information presented in this selection suggest about how people view Dusty's actions?

• They are surprised that Dusty's actions have not made Chu find him a new home

• They believe that Dusty's actions are a result of his being in an unfamiliar neighborhood

• They are entertained by stories about Dusty

• They are confused about how Dusty manages to take many of the belongings

The reader can infer that Chu is concerned about Dusty's habit because she-

• has contacted a group of experts to help her work with Dusty

• reminds her neighbors to gather their belongings before it gets dark outside

• keeps Dusty busy with other activities to try and change his behavior

• thinks of ways to return the items she finds to their proper owners

Give a full 1-2 min summary of the passage. Make sure to include the characters, scence, plot, conflict and resolution in your explanation.