Question

1. what is the effect of the author revealing fufi’s deafness only near the end of the passage?

a. it emphasizes the narrator’s guilt for not noticing fufi’s condition sooner.
b. it creates surprise and encourages readers to reinterpret earlier descriptions of the dogs behavior.
c. it shifts the story’s focus from the dogs to the mother’s role as caretaker.
d. it builds suspense leading to the burglar’s attack on the house.

1. what inference can be made about the narrator’s attitude toward fufi before learning she was deaf?

a. he felt deeply concerned about her health and behavior.
b. he was indifferent toward her because she was not as smart as panther.
c. he cared for her but misunderstood her behavior as stupidity rather than disability.
d. he disliked her because she often fought with panther.

1. which statement is most directly supported by evidence in the text?

a. panther acted as a guide and protector for fufi throughout their lives.
b. fufi was always jealous of panther’s intelligence.
c. the narrator’s mother preferred fufi because she was more obedient.
d. the veterinarian had known about fufi’s deafness for years.
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Explanation:

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To determine the effect of revealing Fufi’s deafness late, analyze each option:

• Option a: The passage doesn’t emphasize the narrator’s guilt (no focus on delayed notice). Eliminate.
• Option b: Revealing deafness at the end surprises readers, prompting them to re-examine earlier dog behavior (e.g., misinterpreting actions as “stupid” vs. disability). This fits.
• Option c: The story’s focus doesn’t shift to the mother’s caretaking. Eliminate.
• Option d: There’s no suspense about a burglary (the passage’s context is about the dog’s deafness, not a crime). Eliminate.

For the narrator’s attitude before knowing Fufi was deaf:

• Option a: No deep concern (he misinterprets, not worries). Eliminate.
• Option b: “Indifferent” is wrong—he cared (e.g., raised, trained her). Eliminate.
• Option c: He cared for her (trained, let her sleep in bed) but misinterpreted her behavior as stupidity (not realizing it was deafness). This matches.
• Option d: He didn’t dislike her (he cared for her). Eliminate.

For the statement supported by text:

• Option a: If Fufi is deaf, Panther (the other dog) likely guided/protected her (consistent with the context of misinterpreting Fufi’s actions). This fits.
• Option b: No text supports Fufi’s jealousy. Eliminate.
• Option c: No text says the mother preferred Fufi. Eliminate.
• Option d: The text implies the narrator (not the vet) learned of deafness late. Eliminate.

Answer:

b. It creates surprise and encourages readers to reinterpret earlier descriptions of the dogs' behavior.

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