Comprehension
Choose the best answer in each of the following.
1 According to the passage, the Queen a looks
down on animals; b is very fond of animals;
c has told her people to love animals; d is not
as popular as her pets.
2 The British have special chairs near the fire for
their pets because a an animal is a different
shape from a human being; b they don't want
to sit on the same chair; c they think of their
pets as members of the family; d pets feel
the cold more than humans.
3 The pensioner a wanted the bones and fish for
her pets; b thought they were not good
enough for her; c thought the food was not
good enough for animals; d was surprised that
animals ate so well.
4 The customer at the Dog Parlour thought a her
dog would have no opinion about the coat;
b her dog would not like the coat; c the coat
would not suit the dog; d the coat should be a
surprise.
5 Some psychologists think pets a help teach
children the facts of life; b should be kept for
economic reasons; c introduce children to too
much suffering; d learn to be responsible for
children.
6 Does Wodehouse think owners should
encourage their pets to be amusing? Why/why
not?
7 Why do you think Wodehouse believed
Rudolph was innocent?
8 Why do you think DorisLessing became so
fond of the cat?
9 Why do you think she has such a clear memory
of the weather and room so many years later?
10 What reasons does she give for not having
another cat for 25 years?