Week 6 Review: Why Dolphins Make Us Nervous

What is the Ministry of Environment and Forests’ reason for limiting dolphin performances?

• They are too intelligent.

• They are unable to handle the stress of performing.

• They are no longer making money.

• They are unhappy being held in captivity.

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The military retired mine-detecting dolphins because…

• dolphins aren’t intelligent enough.

• they realized it was inhumane.

• using robots was more efficient.

• dolphins were uncooperative.

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Dolphins and humans have…

• the same sized brains.

• similar body to brain ratios.

• similarly developed neocortices.

• the same emotional intelligence.

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According to the text, what might be evidence that dolphins make better use of their intelligence?

• They are happier than humans.

• They have more fun than humans.

• They are unaware of the world’s problems.

• They haven’t caused widespread destruction.

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The article suggests that...

• dolphins don't mind humans swimming on their backs

• humans wouldn't mind dolphins swimming on their backs

• a human wouldn't want a dolphin swimming on their back either

• all of the above

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Which of the following identifies Krulwich’s main claim in the text?

• Even though the minds of dolphins are mysterious, we should consider the possibility that they are as intelligent as humans.

• No matter how intelligent or unintelligent an animal is, they should not be used for the entertainment of humans.

• Dolphins represent the standard of intelligence that animals should reach to be considered emotionally similar to humans.

• Until people find a way to communicate with dolphins, they won’t be able to confirm if dolphins’ intelligence is similar to humans’ intelligence.

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Dolphins can pass...

• the driving test

• the juggling test

• the mirror test

• none of the above

There were 24 dolphins that served in the _______________ (name the military branch).

However, the 24 dolphins were eventually retired and replaced with _________________, due to the fact that they were more efficient.

Which statement best describes the connection the author draws between animals’ intelligence and how humans treat them?

• Animals who are highly intelligent are considered better suited for tasks often completed by humans.

• Animals may be emotionally intelligent, but can’t comprehend the experiences of captivity or entertainment.

• Animals who have emotional intelligence are considered too similar to humans to participate in degrading tasks.

• Animals with high intelligence enjoy the challenge of completing tasks assigned to them in captivity.

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