Making Inferences about Literature. Quiz. Level D In the story, the crocodile acts wild and savage when the circus-men come for
him. When Dr. Dolittle sees this, he makes the inference that the crocodile
hates the circus. What background knowledge helped Doctor Dolittle make
this inference?
People often become
frightened when a big
animal acts fiercely.
The Story of
Dr. Dolittle
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Circus workers travel
from town to town with
the circus.
Many wild animals act
fiercely when they
are upset.
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Many circuses include
displays of wild and
unusual animals.
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