EXERCISE 5

ANA’S PETS

Mother bought two piglets. She had a pig per ready for them.

“These pigs should be given good care,” she told Ana. “Can you help me take care of
them?”.

“Of course, Mother, “ answered Ana. I’ll help you take care of them.”

So Ana became the caretaker of the piglets. She cleaned the pen early in the morning
and gave them baths. She fed them will which she got from their neighbours.

Soon the pigs grew big and fat. When they were ready for sale, Ana felt sad. She knew
Mother would get a good price for them but she would lose her pets.

1. What did Ana’s mother buy?

a. Two piglets b. Three piglets c. Four piglets

2. Where did she keep them?

a. In their yard b. Under their house c. In a pig pen

3. Whom did she ask to help her take care of them?

a. Her maid b. Ana c. Her neighbour

4. Did Ana like to take care of the pigs?

a. Yes b. No c. Perhaps

5. What new job did Ana have?

a. Nurse of the pigs b. Caretaker of the pigs c. Friend of the pigs

6. At what time of the day did she clean the pigpen?

a. Late in the afternoon b. At noon c. Early in the morning

7. Who gave baths to the pigs?

a. Ana’s mother b. Ana herself c. Ana’s sister

8. Where did Ana get the swill for the pigs?

a. From the market b. From a nearby store c. From their neighbours

9. What happened with the pigs?

a. Grew big and fat b. Did not grow at all c. Became sick

10. How did Ana feel when the pigs were ready for sale?
a. Very happy b. Angry c. Sad