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WorksheetsThe Stray Review Sheet
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 14mins
The following statement from Mr. Lacey indicates the beginning of which plot element? "I Don't know where it came from," he said mildly, "but I know where it is going."
exposition
conflict
climax
resolution
If Doris does not take in the puppy, what is least likely to happen to it? Base your answer on your prior knowledge of strays and your common sense.
It might become mean and attack someone.
A wild dog who had recently lost her puppy might adopt it.
Another animal might attack it.
Another family might take it in.
Which choice best describes Mrs. Lacey?
mean and selfish
practical and sensible
unreasonable and stubborn
generous and warm
Doris doesn't argue about the puppy with her parents because
I she is afraid of her parents.
II she knows it is useless.
III she is, by nature, a quiet child.
IV she thinks that if she keeps quiet, they will change their minds.
I and II
I and IV
II and III
III and IV
Doris tries not to cry when her father prepares to take away the puppy because
she does not want to look like a baby.
she realizes that her parents are being sensible.
she does not want to make her father angry.
she still hopes that he will change his mind.
Based on the way the story ends, which phrase best describes Mr. Lacey?
more softhearted than he wants his family to think he is
mean and insensitive toward his daughter
sensitive and understanding toward his daughter
less softhearted than his wife
When Mrs. Lacey smiles at her husband near the end of the story, her smile shows that
she finds Mr. Lacey's actions funny.
she thinks he has behaved foolishly.
she knew all along that he would keep the puppy.
she is surprised at his unusual behavior.
A puppy abandoned on a snowy road is most likely to wag its tail timidly when it is
cold
frightened
excited
happy
Mrs. Lacey grudgingly let Doris feed the puppy table scraps. The reason Mrs. Lacey acted grudgingly was that she
does not like dogs.
resents the fact that Mr. Lacey and Doris leave food on their plates.
can't let the dog go hungry.
is reluctant to give it any food at all.
Early in the story, both of Doris's parents feel it is important for Doris to learn that the family can afford only the essential things in life. They also want her to learn that she cannot have everything she wants. In the end, Doris learns quite a different lesson. In an essay, write what you think Doris learns from her experience. Explain how she might use what she learns later in life.
