2. In lines 25 through 29, how does the speaker make a connection to the cat? A. By suggesting she wants someone to be listening for a call home like the cat
B. By illustrating that the cat is like many people in her life
C. By emphasizing she wants to live a more free life like a cat
D. By highlighting that her experience with cat has grown over time

What effect is achieved by the author telling us that burr set out to "seduce" nolan? a) it causes the reader to see burr in a sinister light. b) it puts a positive spin on burr's actions and character. c) it creates in the reader a sense that nolan will be changed for the better. d) it makes burr seem slightly less heroic, despite his general valorous qualities.