This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
Which of the following sentences best describes the central idea of both passages?
A. Dogs can be effective rescue workers.
B. It is important to prepare for earthquakes.
C. Always stay close to your hiking group.
D. Rescue dogs must always remain on a leash.
Part B
What two pieces of evidence from the passages support the answer to Part A?
A. I often lay down and chew on my toy, even though it's in my harness, until Rick tells me to get out.
B. They quickly start digging through the piles of shattered metal, wood, plastic and other things and smells I don't recognize.
C. I follow the scent until it gets stronger and stronger and finally my sniffing nose finds a face.
D. She caught your scent and put me in your way
E. She began training when she was only ten weeks old.
F. But I have to say you guys were making so much noise, I think she could have found you without even using her nose!