"Zoo" by Edward D. Hoch

Professor Hugo's Zoo stayed in Chicago ....

• six hours

• two days

• one month

The Earthlings agreed that the Professor's latest Zoo was ....

• not worth a dollar

• not as good as earlier ones

• the very best one yet

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

The Earth people were fascinated by the Kaan creatures because they ....

• spoke the same language as Earth people

• looked like horses and ran up the side of the cage like spiders

• were tall, thin, and pale like aliens

The little one from Kaan thought that the Earth people were unusual because they ....

• waited in long lines to see the Professor's Zoo

• used dollars rather than commocs for money

• wore garments and walked on two legs

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

When is the "Zoo" set?

• in the past

• in the present

• in the future

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CCSS.RL.7.3

What happened first in the plot of the story?

• The Professor's spaceship returned to Kaan.

• Professor Hugo spoke to the citizens of Earth.

• The he-creature said he liked Earth best.

Which statement best characterizes Professor Hugo?

• He was famous for his magic tricks.

• He was a clever showman and salesman.

• He was an excellent teacher.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A

What is the meaning of the word "restlessly"?

• unhappily

• impatiently

• thoughtlessly

• carelessly

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of "filed"?

• sharp, pointed edge

• smoothed down with a tool

• placed in a folder

• walked in line

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

Define the word "awe">

• wonder

• sorrow

• confidence

• anger

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CCSS.RI.7.4