Part A

What is a theme of “Stray”?

People who work hard are less likely to want to keep a pet.

A family should make financial sacrifices for their pets.

A family's financial situation can affect the decisions it makes.

People should put their children before their pets.
Question 2
Part B

Which evidence from “Stray” best supports the answer to Part A?

“She knew her parents wouldn’t let her keep it….”

“Mrs. Lacey grudgingly let Doris feed it table scraps.”

“The snow was keeping him home from his job at the warehouse.”

“…her father made so little money any pets were out of the question….”