Zoo Practice Quiz

Which statement best describes how the reader can tell that the selection is written from a third-person omniscient point of view?

• It focuses on the perspective of the animals in the zoo.

• It focuses on the feelings of the children visiting the zoo.

• It includes the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters.

• It includes the thoughts of Professor Hugo from his perspective.

Which statement best describes how the reader can tell that the selection is written from a third-person omniscient point of view?

• It focuses on the perspective of the animals in the zoo.

• It focuses on the feelings of the children visiting the zoo.

• It includes the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters.

• It includes the thoughts of Professor Hugo from his perspective.

What is the effect of the point of view in paragraphs 8-14, after the scene change?

• It emphasizes the physical strangeness of the Kaan creatures.

• It presents family life on Kaan in a familiar and relatable way.

• It proves that life on Kaan is notably different than life on Earth.

• It shows why the creatures of Kaan are so interesting to people on Earth.

What is the effect of the point of view in paragraphs 8-14, after the scene change?

• It emphasizes the physical strangeness of the Kaan creatures.

• It presents family life on Kaan in a familiar and relatable way.

• It proves that life on Kaan is notably different than life on Earth.

• It shows why the creatures of Kaan are so interesting to people on Earth.

The author's use of the omniscient point of view in most of the story best enables the reader to -

• identify with Professor Hugo's excitement

• understand the reactions of the humans

• create a mental picture of the setting

• judge Professor Hugo's effect on crowds

The author's use of the omniscient point of view in most of the story best enables the reader to -

• identify with Professor Hugo's excitement

• understand the reactions of the humans

• create a mental picture of the setting

• judge Professor Hugo's effect on crowds

Which statement best expresses the theme of the selection?

• Space travel is a worthwhile dream and pursuit.

• A sense of curiosity is universal among thinking beings.

• Strange creatures tend to make us feel threatened.

• Wild animals belong in their natural environment.

Which statement best expresses the theme of the selection?

• Space travel is a worthwhile dream and pursuit.

• A sense of curiosity is universal among thinking beings.

• Strange creatures tend to make us feel threatened.

• Wild animals belong in their natural environment.

What is one theme the author presents through the use of descriptions of human behavior?

• Humans like to be frightened.

• Humans wish to explore other planets.

• Humans value exciting entertainment.

• Humans spend money carelessly.

What is one theme the author presents through the use of descriptions of human behavior?

• Humans like to be frightened.

• Humans wish to explore other planets.

• Humans value exciting entertainment.

• Humans spend money carelessly.