Comprehension: Are Criminals Taking Over LA?

Why did the two suspects shoot the woman driver?
1. They shot her by chance.
2. They wanted to rob her but she ran away.
3. They robbed her before.
4. They thought she was rich.
Where was the owner of the hair salon when the accident happened?
1. He was working in the hair salon.
2. He was at his nephew’s funeral.
3. He was in the back room of the hair salon.
4. He was at a friend’s funeral.
Why did the robbers kill the hair salon owner’s nephew?
1. Because they were shooting randomly.
2. Because they were not getting much money from him.
3. Because they were afraid he would report to the police.
4. Because he threatened them.
Which of the following is true?
1. Criminals are treated well in jail.
2. Crimes seldom happen in the area.
3. It is a win-win for law-abiding citizens.
4. Criminals think highly of the police.
According to the last paragraph, how can we prevent the crimes from happening?
1. There should be more police on the streets.
2. People should stay home at night.
3. Everyone must have a job.
4. Criminals need to be punished severely.