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1. 1.

   What do these quotes from the story mean? Tick (√) the most appropriate explanations.

   1. What they wanted of a dog was strength, formidableness and fight, and hence he was named after the 'Scourge of Europe'.
      1. They wanted a dog that was as ferocious a fighter as the 'Scourge of Europe'.
      2. They wanted a dog that was as strong and ferocious a fighter as Attila, the Hun, the 'Scourge of Europe'.
   2. The puppy was only a couple of months old; he had square jaws, red eyes, a pug nose and a massive head, and there was every reason to hope that he would do credit to his name.
      1. The dog's frightening appearance made the family hope that it would be like the person who it was named after.
      2. The dog was ugly and looked frightening, making the family believe that it would prove to be like Attila the Hun and frighten away or attack thieves.
   3. Someone suggested 'Attila' and a shout of joy went up to the skies. No more satisfying name was thought of for man or animal.
      1. The name, Attila, suited the image of the dog they had all wanted to get.
      2. They wanted their dog to be like Attila, the Hun.
   4. But as time passed our Attila exhibited a love of humanity which was sometimes disconcerting.
      1. As Attila grew he showed his great love for human beings and this upset the family as they had wanted a guard dog.
      2. The family was upset that Attila turned out to be a friendly dog that loved humans.
   5. He would behave as if he apologised for even giving an impression of violence.
      1. Attila behaved in a friendly manner towards visitors as though he was apologizing for the fact that he looked so frightening.
      2. Attila behaved in a friendly manner with all visitors and tradespersons.
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2. 2.

   What made Attila melt? Why?

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   Why did Attila stop running to meet visitors and why did this upset the family?

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   Attila stopped running to meet visitors because he realised ...

4. 4.

   Why did Ranga think that the end had come when he saw Attila?

5. 5.

   Why did Attila eventually put his forepaws into Ranga's lap?

6. 6.

   Why did Attila get excited when he heard the word: cat?