The Wild Side of Pet Cats

What is the purpose of the Cat Habitats and Pet Habitats sections in Passage 1?

• to tell the history of different types of animals

• to describe problems that cats face and give solutions

• to explain why certain animals travel together in large groups

• to compare and contrast different types of living spaces for cats

Answer explanation

to describe problems that cats face and give solutions

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In Passage 1, how does the author develop the central idea that people can learn about pet cats by watching wild cats?

• by showing the food that pet cats and wild cats hunt

• by giving examples of how wild cats and pet cats act alike

• by describing how wild cats are more dangerous than pet cats

• by explaining why pet cats are as interesting to study as wild cats

Answer explanation

The author develops the central idea by giving examples of how wild cats and pet cats act alike, showing that observing wild cats can provide insights into pet cat behavior.

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Select two sentences from Passage 2 that support the author's claim that Dewey had no problem finding a place to rest.

• Welcome, welcome, I imagined him saying from his post to the left of the door.

• It wouldn’t take long for him to find a lap, and since he’d been up for two hours that usually meant it was time for a nap.

• Dewey must have spent his first winter curled up in that box.

• What should I do?

• Cat hair comes with the envelope, I’d say.

Answer explanation

The correct sentences are 'Welcome, welcome, I imagined him saying from his post to the left of the door.' and 'Dewey must have spent his first winter curled up in that box.' as they show Dewey easily finding a place to rest.

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In Passage 2, how does the author develop her purpose of explaining what is special about a library in Iowa?

• by describing how a cat protects the library

• by describing each room a cat sleeps in at the library

• by describing the reason people come to visit a cat at the library

• by describing how a cat behaves around the people who visit the library

Answer explanation

The author develops her purpose of explaining what is special about a library in Iowa by describing the reason people come to visit a cat at the library.

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Read the paragraph from Passage 2: "I need an envelope," a patron would say nervously, "but I don’t want to disturb Dewey. What should I do?" What does the word nervously mean as it is used in paragraph 21?

• in anger

• with joy

• in silence

• with worry

Answer explanation

The word nervously means with worry as the patron is anxious about disturbing Dewey when asking for an envelope.

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How do the authors of both passages show that cats can make good pets?

• by explaining why cats like to move around

• by explaining that cats are more comfortable indoors

• by giving examples where cats are friendly toward humans

• by describing examples of how cats can find food on their own

Answer explanation

The authors of both passages show that cats can make good pets by giving examples where cats are friendly toward humans.

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Fill in the bubbles to show whether the information is found in Passage 1, Passage 2, or both passages.

• Passage 1

• Passage 2

• Both Passages

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What technique does the author use in Passage 1 to highlight the similarities between domestic cats and their wild counterparts?

• by comparing their hunting behaviors

• by discussing their dietary needs

• by illustrating their social interactions

• by detailing their sleep patterns

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How do the authors of both passages emphasize the adaptability of cats in different environments?

• by showing how cats adjust to indoor and outdoor settings

• by explaining the evolution of cats over centuries

• by comparing cats to other adaptable animals

• by discussing the training cats need to adapt

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In what way does Passage 2 illustrate the unique role of the library cat in enhancing visitor experiences?

• by showing the cat's interactions with children

• by detailing the cat's daily routines

• by explaining the historical significance of cats in libraries

• by comparing it to other library pets

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