It was our first evening dog-sitting while our teenage daughter Rochelle was on vacation for two weeks. Louie searched the entire house for his “mommy”. Then, that disappointed but determined puppy （小狗） developed a plan.

While my husband Paul and I were watching TV, we heard loud noises. Something heavy was being dragged down the stairs. I looked around and saw this six-month-old puppy laboriously dragging his large, hard-sided carrier down the stairs. The next moment saw him drag his possessions one by one, first his blanket, and then his bowl, bone, ball and sweater. The project took most of the evening but Louie showed no sign of tiredness at all.

After packing all the items into the carrier, he attempted to jump inside. Once inside, he got the zipper between his teeth and, with all the strength, he pulled the zipper closed. Then he lay down and went to sleep in it throughout the night. The message was abundantly clear. He wanted to go see his “mommy”. He had seen her pack her suitcase and go away for her vacation. He must do the same so he could find her. When I unzipped his carrier in the morning, Louie was excited, but his “mommy” was nowhere to be seen.

The puppy surprised us with new undertakings every day. His absolutely favorite activity was going for a car ride. The possibility of stopping at McDonald's was his consideration. But one day, my husband didn't stop at McDonald's. He left Louie in the car with the window slightly open while he went to a drugstore. Louie managed to jump out of the window. He walked two blocks and found Paul, walking around him as if saying, “Can we go to have fried chicken now?”

Louie is an old gray-haired dog now, but he is still up to his old, and new, tricks.

【小题1】Why didn't Louie show any sign of tiredness?

A．He was eager to see Rochelle.	B．He could drag the carrier easily.
C．He wanted to delight Paul and me.	D．He enjoyed searching the house.

【小题2】How could Louie manage to pack himself?

A．He did that as trained.	B．He used his strong teeth.
C．He followed his owner.	D．He employed all his strength.

【小题3】Why did Louie enjoy going for car rides with Paul?

A．He could play at McDonald's.

B．He could have his favorite food.

C．He could walk through the blocks freely.

D．He could accompany Paul to the drugstore.

【小题4】Which of the following can best describe Louie?

A．Clever and well-trained.	B．Brave and proud.
C．Strong-minded and smart.	D．Faithful and quiet.