Greyfriars Bobby

Read the quotation that begins "Greyfriars Bobby." What is the most likely reason for including this quotation at the start of the passage?

• It proves that dogs are more loyal than humans.

• It introduces the theme of a dog's loyalty.

• It shows that this is a historical text.

• It explains where the author got the idea for the passage.

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Which word best describes the author's feelings toward Bobby at the end of the passage?

• Amusement

• Annoyance

• Admiration

• Anxiety

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4.6F

What evidence shows that even the rulers of Edinburgh came to greatly respect Greyfriars Bobby?

• He was allowed to be buried within the churchyard.

• He was given a special license to prevent him from being picked up as a stray.

• He was allowed to drink from the same fountain as humans.

• He was given daily meals by the Lord Provost.

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Which sentence from "Greyfriars Bobby" best tells the reader about the lasting impact of the dog's loyalty?

• When most people think of dogs, the word loyalty comes to mind. (paragraph 2)

• There is good reason for thinking of dogs as loyal since many true stories exist of dogs that have been exceptionally faithful to their masters. (paragraph 3)

• His story about Greyfriars Bobby would have to be a good one to convince me that Bobby wasn't just like any other faithful dog. (paragraph 9)

• And to this day, the tale of this faithful dog continues to warm the hearts of old and young alike. (paragraph 27)

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Read paragraph 12 of "Greyfriars Bobby." What is the author's mood at this point during her grandfather's story?

• She is upset that her grandfather would tell her such a sad story.

• She is distracted by something more interesting.

• She is excited to hear more about the dog that her grandfather greatly admires.

• She is skeptical that the dog is as unique as her grandfather thinks.

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