"Zoo" by Edward Hoch

Which thing did the professor do to ensure big crowds at the zoo?

• Wore a rainbow cape and top hat

• Used a microphone

• Brought new creatures each year

• Put the creatures in cages

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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CCSS.RI.8.3

Read the sentence: It was on this day that the great silver spaceship carrying Professor Hugo's Interplanetary Zoo settled down for its annual six-hour visit to the Chicago area.
What does interplanetary mean?

• between the worlds
• beyond the universe
• inside the planet
• within the galaxy

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4B

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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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.3

According to the story, why do the inhabitants of Earth and Kaan say 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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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

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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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Who is the main character in ZOO?

• Humans

• Professor Hugo

• Kaan

What details does the author include about Professor Hugo's clothing?

• Neither.

• He wore a "many-colored rainbow cape and top hat."

• He looked plain and boring in all black.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

What inference can you make about Professor Hugo from these details?

• He is strict and military like.

• He is normal and ordinary.

• He is unusual and stands out in places like Chicago.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A