Question

Which statement best summarizes the central idea in the passage?

(please provide some reasoning for your answer, if you passed the test, I'd appreciate a screenshot for proof)

The children choose a tree for a "Tarzan Jumping Contest."

Meme and his dog appear to be special since most children in the neighborhood are too poor to own a pet.

The house (which Cath's father built) is wooden and lopsided.

Answer 1

Meme and his dog appear to be special since most children in the neighborhood are too poor to own a pet.

Step-by-step explanation:

The above option is the central idea of the passage.

It actually describes Meme and his dog. It tells the reader about how the people in the neighbor admired Meme and his dog.

From the passage, one can deduce that Meme was new to that neighborhood. So, as one who owns a big dog, it was very easy to note. He seem to be the only child at his age that owns a pet. That made him special and distinct from other children.

Also, his dog is said to have two names which is another special feature about Meme's dog.