What did the striking water clock use to strike hours?
A. Horsemen.
Brass doors.
C. Drops of water.
D. Metal balls.
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Why did the speaker sell her house?
A. Her husband had got a higher position.
B. Her husband had lost his job.
C. She wanted to have a cleaner house.
D. She wanted to move to New York.
Why did the agent call on the speaker so early in the morning?
A. His telephone went out of order.
B. The buyers had to leave soon.
C. He began to work at 8 a.m.
D. He had made an appointment with her at 8 a.m.
According to the passage, what were dogs trained for in the past?
A. For protection against other animals.
B. For protection against other dogs.
C. Just for fun.
D. For the purpose of guarding the house.
What is the main idea of this passage?
A. The city can be a lonely place.
B. Life in the West can be very dangerous.
C. People in the West are fond of animals.
D. The dog is a useful and friendly animal.