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Willie B: A Story of Hope

Authored by Donna Binn

Science

5th Grade

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Willie B: A Story of Hope
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

According to the passage, the zookeepers stopped playing with Willie B. because

his growing strength made him too dangerous.

he needed to get used to being on his own.

his interest in watching zoo visitors increased.

he was moved to a different area of the zoo.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

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CCSS.RL.6.2

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CCSS.RI.4.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The passage says that Charles and Willie would play by mimicking each other’s actions. What is the meaning of mimicking as it is used here?

trying

studying

changing

imitating

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is one main idea of the section titled “Big Changes for Willie B.”?

After many years of indoor living, Willie B. was able to experience life outdoors.

As part of an effort to improve its reputation, the Atlanta zoo changed its name.

Willie B. preferred life in his indoor area to life in his outdoor surroundings.

Willie B. preferred life on his own to the company of other gorillas.

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Why was Willie B. so nervous about the "Big Change"?

He was scared to see all the people in his new cage

He was nervous about the other male gorillas

It was the first time he stepped outdoors in decades

The name change on the zoo got him really nervous

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

According to the passage, who made the decision to move Willie B. from his indoor living area to an outdoor area?

Charles Horton

Dr. Maple

the zookeepers

the public

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Who was Dr. Maple?

one of the zookeepers

The dad of Willie B.

He was the new president of the zoo, and the person who made all the big changes for Willie to live a comfortable life

He was the old president of the zoo, and who kept the animals in inhumane situations

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

How is the chronological structure of the passage important to the author’s overall purpose?

It shows how Willie B. came to prefer the company of gorillas to that of people.

It shows how the gorillas at the zoo took some of the attention away from Willie B.

It shows how Willie B. grew and changed as he had new experiences.

It shows important changes made to the zoo that improved the lives of the gorillas that lived there.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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