The cat remained utterly still for a full minute, blue eyes blazing in the dark mask. Then, with a curious hesitating run, he set off in pursuit. The dogs were waiting by the gate when he turned the corner, the old dog
peering wistfully back, as though he hoped to see his friend Mrs. Oakes materialize with a juicy bone; but
when the Labrador started up the road he followed. The cat still paused by the gate, one paw lifted delicately
in the air-undecided, questioning, hesitant; until suddenly, some inner decision reached, he followed the dogs.
Presently all three disappeared from sight down the dusty road, trotting briskly and with purpose.
How are these two paragraphs different from the one that comes before and the one that comes after them?
Select two options.
They focus on the thoughts that the pets have.
They explain the order in which the pets leave their home.
They reveal the interaction between Longridge and his pets.
They emphasize the reason that Mr. Longridge is leaving home.
They concentrate on the friendship between Mrs. Oakes and Mr. Longridge