Question

amal turned his downstairs neighbors’ spare key in their apartme and was greeted instantly by a hundred pounds of furry exuberan \easy, scout!\ amal laughed as he calmed the energetic irish setter especially when her owners were traveling and she was home alon scout always responded eagerly to seeing a friendly face, even if ar was merely her dog - sitter. why does scout greet amal so eagerly? ① scout has been home alone and enjoys seeing people. ① scout is happy because her owners are finally home. ① scout prefers amal to all her other dog walkers. ① scout enjoys having the whole apartment to herself.

Explanation:

The text states that Scout is home alone while her owners are traveling, and she responds eagerly to seeing a friendly face (Amal, her dog-sitter). This matches the first option, while the other options contradict the text: her owners are traveling (not home), no mention of preferring Amal over others, and she reacts to Amal's arrival, not enjoying being alone.

Answer:

A. Scout has been home alone and enjoys seeing people.