My Buddy Bear

Question

1 Today, Bear and I are searching for truffles in the woods. I adopted Bear two years ago from a shelter where he had lived for two years. Bear had patchy, wiry fur and awkward features, but I knew I wanted him as soon as I saw him.

2 I love Bear's nose, even though he snores sometimes. I taught him and his fabulous nose how to locate truffles growing underground. Like Bear, truffles are not beautiful; in fact, some look like they are rotting clumps of dirt. But they taste great, and people buy them for a lot of money, so Bear and I hunt for them as often as we can.

3 The morning is invigorating and sunny, and a few people are in the woods, also hunting truffles. However, they don't have Bear. Immediately he picks up a smell and leads me to a spot, where he digs at the ground once and waits for me to start digging.

4 "Great truffle!" a man says, coming up to see what I found. He smiles at me and then looks surprised when he sees Bear. "Interesting dog."

5 "I never judge a book by its cover," I said as I put the black clump in my bag and scratched Bear on his head. "Otherwise, I'd miss out on too much good stuff."

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Select two correct answers.

How does the narrator of the story help the reader understand Bear?

The narrator gives details about Bear's past.
The narrator follows Bear when he smells a truffle.
The narrator describes the man who sees Bear.
The narrator describes the forest where he and Bear go.
The narrator shares the reasons for his feelings about Bear.

Answer 1

The two correct answers are:

1. **The narrator gives details about Bear's past.**
- The narrator mentions adopting Bear from a shelter where he had lived for two years and describes his initial appearance with patchy, wiry fur and awkward features. This helps the reader understand Bear's background and the bond formed upon adoption.

2. **The narrator shares the reasons for his feelings about Bear.**
- The narrator expresses love for Bear's nose and describes how Bear’s prowess in locating truffles enhances their bonding time and adds value to their truffle hunting outings. This provides insight into why the narrator feels positively about Bear despite his unconventional looks.