Part of the family

Why did the author most likely write this passage?

• To ask people to but Dalmatians

• To share a funny story about Dalmatians

• To explain how to take care of Dalmatians

• To tell how Dalmatians helped people in the past

Based on information in the passage, how are Dalmatians and horses alike?

• They both can run fast

• They both have short fur

• They both can pull coaches

• They both have interesting toes

Read the sentence from paragraph 2 of the passage.

What does the word afford mean?

• Be able to pay

• Be willing to try

• Be smart enough

• Be careful enough

What does adding un- to the word usual make the word unusual mean in paragraph 4?

• Not normal

• Now normal

• Always normal

• Somewhat normal

People wanted to own Dalmatians mainly because the dogs-

• Kept horses safe

• Chased away rats

• Were loved by firefighters

• Made their owners seem rich

Read the sentence from paragraph 6 of the passage.

Why are the words "the part that holds the water" in parentheses?

• To share a quick story

• To tell the meaning of a word

• To show how to do something

• To give an opinion about something

After firefighters stopped using coaches, why did they keep Dalmatians at fire stations?

• Dalmatians seemed like old friends

• Dalmatians kept the firefighters' old horses company

• Dalmatians were good at chasing away small animals

• Dalmatians made it easier for firefighters to do their job

Look at the pictures, the passage, and "Dog Details." Based on the information, what made Dalmatians appear different and special for many people?

• Their spots

• Their thin ears

• Their strong legs

• Their rounded feet

In your opinion was it beneficial to own a Dalmatian? Why or why not? Support your answer by including text evidence.