Part A

In “How a Cat Played Robinson Crusoe,” what inference can be made about the cat?

She has difficulty living on the island without her family.

She is intimidated by animals that are larger than she is.

She is an excellent hunter.

She is afraid to find shelter.
Question 2
Part B

Which evidence from the text best supports the inference in Part A?

“With a frantic flapping of his great wings the owl checked himself and drew back into the air.”

“And in any case, the cat would have been afraid to go near it again.”

“After that the marsh owls realized that it was best not to interfere with the black-striped animal with the quick spring and the clutching claws.”

“With its wide spread of wing and its great round face with hooked beak and wild, staring eyes, it appeared very threatening.”