Bellwork Week of 12/2

Which statement provides the BEST evidence of the problem with the new animal rights laws?

• The new laws are confusing to the public and are difficult to enforce.

• The new laws generalize whereas animals have their own specific needs.

• The new laws are trying to elevate animals to a standard applied to humans.

• The new laws reflect a belief that animals have stronger feelings than humans.

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Which statement describes the MAIN idea of Paragraph 2?

• Goldfish may not be given away as prizes.

• The law regulates living conditions for pets.

• Pet owners believe that animals can communicate with humans.

• The assumption that goldfish have feelings is incorrect.

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Which sentence summarizes the MAIN idea of Paragraph 3?

• Contrary to popular opinion, pets are unable to understand their owner’s feelings.

• The councilors who voted for the bylaw had the pet owners’ best interest in mind.

• Critics say the law is unrealistic and disregards individual differences in the needs of pets.

• The law requires that animals have special living shelters and diets.

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How does the author present Gualerzi’s point about animals?

• He describes a famous pet owner who studied animal rights.

• He traces the viewpoints of animal rights activists in the past.

• He poses a question and presents different ideas as a response.

• He compares and contrasts the viewpoints of different thinkers.

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Which sentence from the passage features contrasting ideas?

• Millions of people all over the world are animal lovers, and many of them care for pets in their homes.

• Although Reggio Emilia is somewhat well-known for its animal-loving tendencies (many of its hotels allow guests to bring pets), there are quite a few citizens who believe that the new laws are not necessary and, in some cases, almost silly.

• Some pet owners, however, believe that animals, like people, have specific likes, dislikes, and opinions.

• Janet Hoff, a veterinary technician and zoologist on staff at the University of Michigan, takes a more moderate stance on the issue of animals’ feelings.

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Read this quotation from Paragraph 6. “The spirit of the law is good, but in practical terms, it’s exaggerated and a bit of a mess.” What is the speaker contrasting in this quotation?

• arrogance and humility

• imitation and originality

• intent and application

• moderation and excess

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According to the passage, what is the MOST LIKELY result of leaving a dog alone in a house?

• The dog will need a larger cage.

• The dog will destroy something.

• The dog will lower his head or tail.

• The dog will think his owner is angry.

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