Old Tom DR 7

What was the news flash about?

• A fire

• A flood

• A missing child

• An orange furry monster

Who claimed the monster was their baby?

• Old Tom

• The police

• The pound staff

• Angela Throgmorton

Where did Angela go to rescue Old Tom?

• The park

• The supermarket

• The vet

• The pound

What did Angela do when she arrived at the pound?

• She cried

• She left

• She sang

• She shrieked

How did Old Tom react in his cage?

• He laughed

• He danced

• He slept

• He cried

Why did Angela refer to the monster as her baby?

• she was mistaken

• she was joking

• she loves him

• she was confused

What can be inferred about Angela’s feelings towards Old Tom?

• she is indifferent

• she dislikes him

• she is scared of him

• she cares for him deeply

How did Angela likely feel upon hearing the news flash?

• angry

• excited

• happy

• worried

What does Angela’s reaction at the pound suggest about her character?

• she is shy

• she is patient

• she is timid

• she is determined

Why might the author have included Angela’s shriek?

• to show her fear

• to illustrate her impatience

• to highlight her loud voice

• to emphasize her urgency