1. What happened to Jenna's apartment?
The cat trashed the apartment.
How do you know this?
The text describes damage like rips in the couch, a shattered lamp, crooked and fallen picture frames, an open cat cage, and feathers on the floor from the birdcage. Jenna initially thinks burglars did it, but then finds the cat meowing and patting her shoe, realizing the cat caused the mess.
2. Why is there an empty birdcage in Jenna's apartment?
The cat got out of its travel cage, went to the birdcage, and likely scared or killed the bird, leaving the cage empty.
How do you know this?
The door to the birdcage was swinging back and forth and there were feathers on the floor, which suggests the cat interacted with the bird. The cage being empty implies the bird is no longer inside.
3. What is Jenna going to do with the cat?
Jenna is going to fix the broken lock on the cat's travel cage using duct tape.
How do you know this?
After trying to shut the cage door and finding the lock wouldn't catch, the text says, "Jenna huffed and then grabbed some duct tape," indicating she intends to repair the lock.
4. What did Gail find on the receipt?
Gail found a receipt from the grocery store dated that morning.
How do you know this?
The text explicitly states, "As Gail was helping Earl unpack his truck, she found a receipt from the grocery store. It was dated from that morning."
5. Why was Gail disappointed and unsurprising with what she saw?
Gail was disappointed because Earl lied about going fishing and bringing home fish he caught; she was unsurprised because she already knew he was not a good fisherman.
How do you know this?
Gail knew Earl wasn't a good fisherman and was suspicious when he claimed Jeff taught him to fillet fish. Finding the grocery receipt from that morning proved he bought the salmon steaks instead of catching them, confirming her suspicion and disappointing her because he lied.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of inference worksheet 4.
