The Naming of Cats / T. S. Eliot

Test Practice

Identify Main Ideas

With your partner, discuss how to answer these questions about the selection.

1. Which is not one of the names a cat must have?
a. a special holiday game name
b. a particular name that belongs to only one cat
c. a secret, singular name
d. a name the family uses


How does information you gather as you read help you eliminate incorrect answers?

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