"Zoo" by Edward D. Hoch

With which statement would the author most likely agree?

• Strange creatures should be kept in cages.

• It is easy to make money from unsuspecting people.

• Even in the future, people will allow their fears to rule them.

• Though people may look different, they are basically the same.

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How does the reader know that the creatures from Kaan enjoyed the zoo?

• The creatures were eager to scurry home.
• The creatures ran up the walls of the cage.
• The creatures stayed to listen to the professor.
• The creatures said it was well worth the money.

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Why are the people on Earth interested in the horse-spider creatures?

• They come to Chicago only once a year.
• Their appearance is unlike that of any creatures on Earth.
• They are typical of Martian creatures from other zoo exhibits.
• Their language has a higher pitch than any language on Earth.

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Based on text evidence, what can you infer Professor Hugo was probably telling the horse-spider creatures while the citizens of Earth were viewing them?

• "This is a real treat for your single dollar - the little known people from Earth."

• "Stay back from the bars. The creatures are dangerous!"

• "We must go now, but we'll return next year on this date."

• "Look at the garments over their skins, and notice they walk on two legs."

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What purpose do the bars on the cages serve?

• to prevent the creatures from escaping
• to make everyone feel safe from each other
• to protect the horse-spiders from the humans
• to ensure that Professor Hugo feels safe from the horse-spiders

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According to the story, what opinion do both inhabitants of Earth and Kaan offer to persuade others that this has been the "very best Zoo"?

• Both groups felt safe because of the protective bars.

• Both groups felt the zoo was worth the money spent.

• Both groups considered each other frightening creatures behind bars.

• Both groups considered each other the strangest creatures they had ever seen.

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How are the creatures from Kaan and the people from Earth similar?

• They both walk on two legs.
• They both think that Professor Hugo cheats them of their money.
• They both will avoid the Zoo next year.
• They both think they're the ones going to the Zoo.

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What is the most likely reason the perspective changes on the second page?

• To show how aliens react to the Zoo experience

• To present alien life in a factual way

• To prove that aliens think differently from humans

• To show why aliens are interesting to humans.

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What is one theme that the author presents by using description of human behavior?

• Most people have a desire to be frightened

• Most people wish to explore other worlds

• Most people value entertainment

• Most people are easily fooled

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How are the view points of the people on Earth and the horse spiders similar?

• They both think walking on two legs could be fun.

• They both think the bars protect them from the creatures.

• They both think wearing garments is odd.

• They both think it is not cheap to go and see the creatures.

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