Question

continue reading about rosalyn and peanut. use the close reading and the hint to help you answer the question.
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\oh! peanut!\ relief flooded over rosalyn as she rushed toward the distressed dog. \ive never been so happy to see anyone!\ she untangled the leash and embraced the disgruntled animal. then, referring to her map, rosalyn retraced her steps and escorted peanut home.
later, when gram returned home, rosalyn confessed everything. \im sorry,\ she concluded. \id be lost without you—and peanut.\
circle the correct answer.
why does rosalyns attitude toward peanut change?
a losing peanut makes rosalyn realize how important the dog is to both her and gram.
b rosalyn is sure shell get into trouble for texting instead of watching peanut.
c rosalyns fear of getting lost in the woods makes her understand how peanut feels.
d rosalyn is grateful to peanut for giving her the chance to become a better person.
show your thinking
look at the answer that you chose above. write down at least two details from the story that helped you identify your answer.

with a partner, compare and contrast rosalyns character at the beginning and end of the story.

Explanation:

1. Analyze each option:

• Option A: Rosalyn says "I'd be lost without you—and Peanut" which shows that losing Peanut made her realize the dog's importance to her and Gram.
• Option B: There is no mention in the text about Rosalyn being sure she'll get into trouble for texting instead of watching Peanut.
• Option C: There is no indication in the text that Rosalyn's fear of getting lost in the woods made her understand how Peanut feels.
• Option D: There is no mention in the text about Peanut giving Rosalyn a chance to become a better person.

1. Based on the text, Option A is the correct answer.

Answer:

A. Losing Peanut makes Rosalyn realize how important the dog is to both her and Gram.