When a cat has mauled a toy mouse it has..... torn it up
Based from the excerpt, it can be inferred that the mood of the story delves into the realization that '<span>The children didn’t realize just how poverty-stricken their families were.</span>' As mentioned, they had no reference (such as radios, TV, or newspapers) in order to fully grasp their current situation.
<span>The author’s purpose is often and commonly three things; to
entertain, to inform, and to persuade.</span>
