Read the excerpt from "Bone Detective," by Lorraine Jean Hopping.
Next Diane borrowed Mary's cat, Whites, for a dress
rehearsal of the big event. Mary told Diane that cats
vent body heat through the tongue. To avoid
overheating the animal, she recommended using cold
water-and working quickly.
When Mary tranquilized her cat for its regular teeth
cleaning, Diane made an impression of the little pink
tongue. She had to work around an oxygen tube in the
cat's mouth. But, once again, she was able to produce
an amazingly detailed impression. It included all the
spines that made the cat's tongue so rough. Cats need
the stiff bristles-called filiform papillae-to clean their
fur. Diane wondered what the tiger tongue would feel
like-a scrub brush?
Based on this excerpt, what is the author's opinion
about the quality of Diane's work?
The author admires Diane's high-quality impressions
and castings.
The author feels that Diane's castings are too rough
and bristly.
The author insists that Diane's cat study deserves
an award.
The author questions the accuracy of Diane's dress
rehearsal on a cat.