D. were killers of wild animals
4. The author's husband, after being told about the squirrel's reaction to the spraying, _____.
A. took an action to solve the problem himself
B. postponed thinking about the problem C. decided his wife was unreasonable
D. thought their squirrel problems were over
5. The pest control company's guarantee did not hold because_____.
A. the author's cheque was not good
B. the squirrel created a second entrance to its nest
C. the pest control companies are dishonest
D. the guarantee had expired when the author reported
6. The author ran indoors after talking with the pest control worker from the first company because she _____.
A. was ashamed to have send him away B. could not afford another service call C. began to like the squirrel
D. was busy with her house chore
7. In the end, the author decided that_____.
A. the squirrel would not have to be removed
B. she still wanted to get rid of the squirrel C. she would be upset without the squirrel D. she had to move to an Eco-condo without squirrels
8. The word \in \believe the scent emanating from her home acted like catnip on her senses\(Paragraph 9) means_____.
A. attracting B. circulating C. coming out D. fading off
9. Which of the following would make the best alternative title for the selection? A. Pest Problems B. Familiarity Breeds Fondness
C. Exterminating the Enemy D. Women in Conflict
10. The author's tone can be described as_____.
A. concerned B. serious C. informative D. comic
B. Questions on global understanding and logical structures
1. What method does the author use to introduce this selection? Broad statement or anecdote?
[The author uses anecdote to introduce this selection.]
2. Give examples to show that the author's tone is comic.
[ (1) I picked up my lethal defense weapon (broom)…
(2) the Vice-President (my husband)… (3) He asked me to monitor the situation and prepare a presentation with PowerPoint slides
for when he got home.
(5) I called them to report that “SHE’S BAAAAAACK…”
(6) I replied that I could not ethically continue contributing my husband’s hard-earned in-
come to the smoking addictions of her wildlife experts and hung up.
(7) (Apparently, all wildlife experts smoke due to the stress of the job.)
(8) … so I am considering the presentation of a business proposal to the Vice-President.]
3. The author uses the literary device of personification to describe the squirrel. Where do you find the use of this device? [ (1) Mrs. Squirrel came out and glared at me. We negotiated some terms, came to a mutually agreeable arrangement and went back into our respective homes. (2) As I was standing on my porch talking to him, Mrs. Squirrel strolled by, dragging a huge
piece of insulation for her home renovations. She and I nodded to each other, as the terms of our accord call for graciousness.]
II. Vocabulary
A. Read the following sentences and decide which of the four meanings below each sentence is losest in meaning to the underlined word.
1. Matrimonial vows are to show the faithfulness of the new couple. A. magnificent B. sacred C. wedding D. solemn
2. I lay awake through the wee hours, waiting for the call.
A. late B. early C. day-time D. midnight
3. The council is to carry out extensive renovations to the building. A. changes B. enlargement C. reduction D. renewing