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him to me. That little dog is worth every bit as much as all the other
dogs and I'll pay full price. In fact, I'll give you $2.37 now, and 50 cents
a month until I have him paid for." The store owner answered, "You re-
ally don't want to buy this little dog. He is never going to be able to run
and play with you like the other puppies."

To this, the little boy reached down and rolled up his pant leg
to reveal a badly twisted, crippled left leg supported by a big metal
brace. He looked up at the store owner and softly replied, "Well, I don't
run so well myself, and the little puppy will need someone who under-
stands!"
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Home and classwork
Exercise 1 (50 points)

Using the highlighted key words and phrases, summarize the text above using
approximately 100 to 120 words.

Exercise 2 (20 points)
Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Use the key words in
the questions to identify the answers:

a. Who is the author of this story? ___________________________________
b. What was the shop owner selling? _________________________________
c. Were the puppies all healthy? ____________________________________
d. What problem did one of the puppies have? _________________________
e. Why did the child want to buy a particular puppy? ___________________
f. What is the parable or moral for anyone? ____________________________
g. How would you behave with someone who is sick? ___________________
Exercise 3 (10 points)
True (T) / False (F)

a. The ad from the store was written on the window. _____ _____
b. A man read the ad. _____ _____
c. The owner sold the desired puppy to a child _____ _____
d. The little boy had all the necessary money _____ _____
e. The child had a good soul _____ _____

Exercise 4 (20 points)
Choose two peers to create a poster on this topic.
Use pictures from a magazine OR create your own drawings.
Present in front of your classmates (5 minutes) - Good luck!