1. When Bev offers Ezze a glass of tap water, how does this contribute to the theme? (Paragraphs 28-33)
A It shows that what is happening in the outside world
has little effect on people.
B It demonstrates how ignoring changes in the
environment could hurt one's health.
C It illustrates the strong relationships that develop
between neighbors in difficult times.
D It introduces the way in which the government has
failed to keep the townspeople safe.

How are the two arguments made in the passages different? a. the first passage claims that pets in class will children with health problems; the second passage says pets will make some health problems worse. b. the first passage claims that students’ nervousness will decrease around pets; the second says that students’ nervousness will increase around pets. c. the first passage claims that pets will make the teacher’s work easier by keeping students busy; the second passage says pets will make the teacher’s work harder. d. the first passage claims that pets in school will be good for kids’ mental health; the second passage says pets will be bad for kids’ mental health.