Unit 4 Reading Quiz

Which statement best expresses the assertion that “Wild animals are not pets”? 

• Wild animals should not be owned by people.

• Laws regarding the ownership of wild animals as pets are ineffective.

• People who own wild animals tend to be cruel to them.

• The buying and selling of wild animals is a growing industry.

Read this sentence from paragraph 6 of “Wild Animals Are Not Pets.”

In 2009, a 2-year-old girl from Florida was strangled by a 12-foot Burmese python, a family pet that had escaped from its enclosure.

Which sentence correctly uses its in the same way as the previous sentence?

• 1. Ellen wonders if it's a good idea to go swimming today.

• 1. The milk is way past its expiration date and needs to be thrown out.

• 1. It's going to rain all day tomorrow, so there will be no baseball practice for us.

Read the origin of the word intervene.

From the Latin inter- (“between”) and -venire (“to come”)

The zookeeper had to intervene to restore order in the monkey exhibit.

What is the best definition for INTERVENE in this sentence?

• 1. Get involved

• 1. Meet halfway

• 1. Work together

Which sentence from “Let People Own Exotic Animals” establishes the author's main argument?

• 1. The breeding in captivity relieves pressure on wild populations and also serves as a backup in case the animals become extinct. (paragraph 3)

• 1. People keep exotic animals for commercial reasons and as pets. (paragraph 3)

• 1. Responsible private ownership of exotic animals should be legal if the welfare of the animals is taken care of. (paragraph 2)

The word 'regular' comes from the Latin word regulare, which means 'to control by rule, to direct.'

What does 'regular' mean in the following sentence?

We need better laws to regulate the private ownership of exotic animals.

• 1. Challenge

• 1. Manage

• 1. Punish

 Read this sentence from paragraph 4 of “Let People Own Exotic Animals.” 

On average, in the United States, only 3.25 people per year are killed by large captive felines, snakes, elephants, and bears.

Which statement is supported by this detail?

• 1. Greater safety regulations are needed in zoos and reserves to protect people.

• Animals should not be confined and should be allowed to roam freely.

• Exotic animals do not pose such a great danger to people.

 Read the sentence below.

The authors of “Let People Own Exotic Animals” and “Wild Animals are not Pets” have opinions on whether it is acceptable to own exotic animals.

What change needs to be made in this sentence?

• Change clima to if

• 1. Change aceptable to acceptable

Which statement from the selections expresses an opinion?

• 1. Sometimes, even wild animals are offered for free. . . (“Wild animals are not pets,” paragraph 1)

• 1. People keep exotic animals for commercial reasons and as pets. (“Let people have exotic animals,” paragraph 3)

• 1. But, is the mortality rate really the point? (“Wild animals are not pets,” paragraph 5)

The population of Asian cheetahs has decreased to no more than 50 in a once densely populated area of Iran.

• "Wild animals are not pets"

• "Let people have exotic animals"

Scientists have discovered that all animal species are healthier and thrive better in their own natural environment.

• "Wild animals are not pets"

• "Allowing people to have exotic animals"