The Story of Adorable

According to the article, Albert Marsh believed “hamsters belonged not only in laboratories but also in the loving hands of America’s children.” The authors mean that Marsh believed that ______.

• using animals in labs was wrong

• hamsters did not make good lab animals

• adults would dislike hamsters

• hamsters would make good pets for kids

The section “Part of the Family” ______. Choose TWO.

• describes how attitudes toward animals have shifted throughout history

• examines why some people choose to have pets while others do not

• explains why the idea of keeping animals in the home as pets caught on

• analyzes why pet shops in the U.S. were unpopular until very recently

The authors write that Marsh “had ignited a hamster craze.” As it is used here, ignite means ______.

• to prevent something from happening

• to form mental images of things that are not currently present or real

• to cause something to catch fire

• to spark or set something in motion

The authors write, “At one point, Marsh was bringing in $4,000 a week—about $47,000 in today’s money.” This detail supports the idea that ______. Choose TWO.

• Marsh’s business was a success at first

• Marsh’s idea that hamsters would make great pets caught on

• hamsters were expensive

• Marsh’s business was in trouble

According to the article, why was Marsh successful when he started his business?

• Hamsters have many qualities that make them good pets, and Marsh knew how to market them.

• Hamsters are closely related to rats.

• Hamsters are useful for research.

• Marsh was skilled at breeding hamsters.

The main purpose of the article is to ______.

• explore the many reasons hamsters make excellent pets

• explain how the hamster became a popular pet in the U.S.

• highlight the problems that can arise when keeping hamsters as pets

• detail the life of Albert Marsh

How did Americans' changing attitudes toward animals in the 1800s affect Albert Marsh's hamster business? Use text evidence to support your answer.