The Fish That's Eating The World (Scope Feb. 2019)

Consider the first paragraph of “The Fish That’s Eating the World.” Which sentence best describes the point of view the author uses?

• She uses first-person point of view and speaks from the point of view of a lionfish.

• She uses second-person point of view and addresses the reader as though the reader were a lionfish.

• She uses second-person point of view and addresses the reader directly.

• She uses third-person point of view and describes a lionfish swimming in the ocean.

On page 11, the author compares lionfish to “underwater vacuums.” The author uses this simile to help you understand that lionfish.....

• look similar to vacuum cleaners.

• cannot swim very well.

• eat a tremendous amount and are not selective about what they eat.

• do not belong in the Atlantic Ocean.

The information on pages 11 and 12 about the role that coral reefs play in ecosystems is included to.......

• help the reader understand the impact of lionfish on coral reefs.

• discourage the reader from harming coral reefs.

• compare an underwater ecosystem to a forest ecosystem.

• create sympathy for lionfish.

Which of the following contribute to the large number of lionfish in the Atlantic Ocean? Choose TWO correct answers.

• Lionfish breed quickly

• Humans are afraid to get near lionfish because of their venomous spines.

• No efforts have ever been made to reduce their populations.

• Lionfish have almost no predators in the Atlantic Ocean.

What is the purpose of the section “Not the First”?

• to illustrate that lionfish are a more serious problem than any other invasive species are

• to compare the harm done by lionfish to the harm done by invasive goldfish

• to explain why invasive species are a more serious problem now than in the past

• to explain that lionfish are among many invasive species

Which ideas are included in both “The Fish That’s Eating the World” and “Invasion of the Giant Goldfish”? Choose TWO correct answers.

• Fish should never be kept as pets.

• Releasing non-native pet fish into the wild can have disastrous effects.

• Fish grow much larger in the wild than in tanks.

• Invasive species can harm native species.

On page 11, Carro writes, “Perhaps these owners figured there was no harm in releasing lionfish into the Atlantic.” What attitude is Carro expressing toward lionfish owners who released their pets?

• She admires their decision to release animals that were too big for their tanks.

• She is understanding and nonjudgmental of their mistake.

• She is angry at them and judges them harshly.

• She is amused by their mistake.

Which sentence supports the idea that Carro feels sympathetic toward lionfish?

• “Lionfish are even for sale in some grocery stores.”

• “The good news is that many people across the U.S. are working to solve the lionfish problem.”

• “As for you, lionfish, we know it’s not your fault that you ended up here.”

• “Because of their venomous spines, not even sharks go near them.”

Which word best describes Carro’s tone in the last section, “What Can Be Done?”

• encouraging

• frustrated

• passionate

• apologetic

On page 12, Carro writes, “Scientists fear that unless something is done—and soon—lionfish will have a similar effect in the Atlantic.” The phrase and soon..........

• indicates that something really huge must be done.

• adds a sense of urgency.

• suggests that the problem is not that big.

• adds humor to the sentence.