THE PECULIAR TALE
       OF 
FINDING FUNNY
 

 

  EPISODE THREE: Rodeo Rider 


The cat meowed loudly, and the dog was panting hard. The cat was bouncing up and down, but it simply didn’t budge, holding on very tight to the dog’s collar. It looked like it was riding a bull in a rodeo! The dog just seemed to take the cat’s orders, and it kept running around, at an impressive speed!    
    

 This entertaining adventure went on for a few gripping minutes. Then all of a sudden, the cat jumped off of the dog, and it landed firmly on top of a yellow car in the driveway.   


 The dog ran down the street, looking like he was a little embarrassed. Jayla said, “I can’t believe what we just saw!”   


 But the sensational action wasn’t over, just yet. The cat jumped down from the car, as Jayla and Carlos started to applaud, because they were so impressed with the animals’ performance. Then Jayla called out softly, “Here, kitty-kitty.”   


 And surely enough, the cat confidently walked up to the kids, but then it arched its back and hissed at them ferociously! Carlos yelled, “For heaven’s sake, you mean-spirited cat! What exactly do you want from us? We’re not your enemy!” 

  

 Jayla and Carlos took a long look at the cat, and then at each other. Finally, the cat strolled off, and Carlos asked, “Where do you think that wacky feline will go next?”   



 

 Jayla exclaimed, “Who knows, and who cares?! Let’s just get out of here, before those two crazy creatures come back!” 

      

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1. What did the cat jump onto next?
   a) Jayla’s dog  
   b) a flower bush
   c) a yellow car in the driveway.

2. What happened when the cat walked over to Jayla?
   a) It arched its back and hissed
   b) It rolled over to get its tummy scratched
   c) It waited for Jayla to pick it up. 

 

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