"Song for the Turtles" and "What Do Zoos Do" Paired Passage Qs -

Based on paragraph 10, what has caused scientists to be concerned about the tapir?

• People are capturing tapirs to put them in zoos.

• People think that studying the tapir is unnecessary.

• People are developing too much of the land where the tapir lives.

• People do not know how to identify tapirs

What evidence from paragraph 10 supports the idea that too much development is occurring where the tapir lives?

• "Scientists at the Houston Zoo"

• "related to rhinoceros"

• "losing its habitat"

• "South America's forests"

How does the author structure the passage to develop a central idea?

• by listing the types of animals at each of the zoos in order of increasing endangerment

• by explaining conservation through detailed descriptions of animal behavior

• by ordering the animals and zoos according to their geographical locations

• by using examples of what different groups are doing to save specific animals

In paragraph 11, what is the most likely reason Marinello uses the phrase "the web of life"?

• to reduce doubt about the ability to educate the public

• to help people see how living beings are interrelated

• to ease concern about the condition of some animal species

• to generate anger about animal species that are near extinction

What is the main idea of the passage?

• There are many endangered species at U.S. zoos.

• U.S. zoos are involved in many wildlife conservation efforts.

• U.S. zoos help identify endangered animals.

• People should visit wildlife conservation centers at U.S. zoos.

Which sentence from the passage best supports the central idea of the passage?

• Chimpanzees swing from trees at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago.

• They are all in danger of disappearing in their natural habitat, and zoos are trying to help save them.

• Sometimes, zoos' efforts take scientists around the world.

• But the zoo has many other projects few people hear about.

Which idea is supported by BOTH selections?

• Animals are a part of our world and deserve to be protected.

• Animals evolve and only those strong will survive.

• When it comes to humans and animals, humans deserve to be at the top.

• For their protection, animals should be kept in zoos.

How is paragraph 9 in "What Do Zoos Do" SIMILAR to lines 6-8 of the poem "Song for the Turtles"?

• They both mention endangered species and the need to save them.

• They both show what is being done to protect animals from humans who want to destroy.

• They both mention animals being killed due to human interference.

• They both comment on the cost and efforts it takes to keep animals safe.

Read the information below from paragraph 5 of the article: "We have to learn how to live in harmony with the animals around us and how to just think a little bit more before we do certain things." Which of the following lines from the poem best expresses the same sentiment or feeling as the sentence above?

• so detailed, no part of you / simple

• you willing to swim with me

• he with a smile, you burned

• old great mother, the beautiful swimmer,