Question

1. Which of the following statements best expresses the theme of the poem? A. While our pets may have died, their spirit lives on. B. Pets are a big responsibility and require a lot of attention. C. The memories of a pet continue to linger even after they are gone. D. There are little reminders of our lost pets all around the house.

2. The poet uses lines 10 through 14 of the poem to establish that-- A. The owner had a cat. B. The pet was very playful. C. The owner spoiled the pet. D. The pet could roam the house.

Answer 1

C “The memories of a pet continue to linger even after they are gone”.

Answer 2

C. The memories of a pet continue to linger even after they are gone.

B. The pet was very playful.