Waiting Room Zoo

Which words rhyme in each stanza of the poem?

• The last words in the second and fourth lines

• The last words in the first and fourth lines

• The last words in every line

The words in the parentheses in line 14 emphasize that the speaker is

• happy that the nurse is easy to understand

• annoyed by the way the nurse talks to her

• disappointed that the nurse does not know how old she is

• relieved that the nurse is trying to make her feel comfortable

The doctor's waiting room is decorated with animals most likely to

• convince children that animals are interesting

• allow children to study animals during their visit

• help children imagine what going to the zoo is like

• create a pleasing environment for children

Read lines 17 and 18. "Doctor is ready now," she coos. "Come in lamb, you'll be fine."

The dialogue used in these lines shows that

• the nurse thinks that the speaker is acting childish

• the nurse thinks that the speaker is nervous about seeing the doctor

• the speaker is not entertained by the music in the waiting room

• the speaker is not distracted by the appearance of the waiting room

What is the message of this poem?

• Music can make a situation less stressful

• Kind words can be very helpful

• Children are amused by animals

• Children are not easily fooled