46.
Why did Pearl Carlson wake up at such an early hour?
A.
Her mother awaked her from sleep.
B.
She was awaken by the family dog.
C.
Her father pulled her out of bed.
D.
She smelled smoke and heard the sound of fire.
47.
Which of the following is TRUE about Howard before the fire?
A.
He had just had an operation.
B.
He had lost his job in a hospital.
C.
He had had problems with his lung.
D.
He had got very sick because of smoking.
48.
How did Fern know that her husband hadn't yet come out of the house?
A.
King made some sounds at Pearl's window.
B.
Pearl told her that Howard was still inside.
C.
Fern didn't see her husband outside.
D.
Fern heard her husband shout for help.
49.
We know from the passage that when the room caught fire.King
A.
was sleeping in Pearl's room
B.
ran out of the house immediately
C.
broke into the house to wake up Pearl