as if her conscience got the best of her. I really wish I knew who it was. I would buy her a few meals."

　　The unknown moral letter writer explained just what went down while she was visiting the fast food restaurant, admitting, "This $2 is for the piece of chicken I brought home with me on Tuesday. That's stealing. Sorry! I took more on my plate than I could eat and I knew it would get thrown away there because it couldn't get put back on the buffet, so I put it in my purse and brought it home. I do love your chicken!"

　　She then asked for the restaurant's forgiveness, since she felt someone else had already forgiven her. She said, "Anyway, God has forgiven me and I hope you will too. I will not be so quick to take so much next time. " Lady, you are MORE than forgiven! You are on your way to being great!

8. How did the "thief" apologize to Rocky?

A. She sent him an email. B. She wrote a letter to him.

C. She visited him in person. D. She made a call to him

9. What did Rocky expect to do?

A. Bring the lady to justice. B. Find out who the lady was.

C. Reward the lady with money. D. Give the two dollars back to the lady.

10.The lady took the chicken from the restaurant because she_______.

A. loved it very much B. preferred to eat it home

C. didn't want it wasted D. didn't want to pay for it

11. It can be inferred from the text that the writer _______.

A. disliked the lady B. didn't forgive the lady

C. appreciated the lady a lot D. had deep pity on the lady

　D

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