Who is the culprit?
Cat
The reader can infer that the cat roams every night because
the next day there are new items appearing
In paragraph 2, what evidence made Jean Chu and her family curious as to what was going on?
They started finding odd objects lying around.
What words help you to understand what infrared means in paragraph 3?
nighttime, camera, caught him in the act
The author included paragraph 1 to
give information about the topic
Who is Chu?
the cat owner; Dusty's owner
What was difficult for the family to do in paragraph 3?
catch Dusty in the act
What sparked the attention of others to want to interview Dusty and Chu?
Seeing the Animal Planet video
What does the word ensemble mean?
a complete pair or group
show how the conflict is starting to be solved; what Chu does with the items
What did Animal Planet do to catch Dusty?
followed him with infrared cameras
The reader can infer that the families whose items were stolen felt
confused
What is a culprit?
Someone who is guilty of something
What does the word burglarizing mean?
to commit a crime, especially theft
What is the author's purpose of the text?
to inform; entertain
As a result of Dusty taking other's belongings, What does the Somers family now do?
Not leave anything out anymore
The reader can infer that the communities reaction to Dusty is
accepting, they like him, not mad
What was the title of the show that Dusty first appeared on?
Must Love Cats
What evidence lets the reader know that the community accepts Dusty?
Not getting mad, wanting him in the parade; fashion show guest
The author's purpose for including the picture is to-
show Dusty and announce that the items have been returned
The items belonging to unknown owners were piling up.
The reader can infer that Dusty continues to-
appear on interview shows, take other's items
Chu caught Dusty in the act only once. What did she catch him with?
glove
What does the word appropriate mean?
Something fitting for a particular person or subject
Explain what good-natured means?
kind, friendly, nice