"Let People Own Exotic Animals" - Argument
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English
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6th Grade
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Hard
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author’s primary claim in the text?
Captive breeding eliminates the need for wild populations.
Private ownership of exotic animals is harmful to society.
Responsible private ownership of exotic animals is beneficial.
Government ownership of exotic animals is the safest option.
Answer explanation
The text repeatedly emphasizes that responsible exotic animal ownership benefits species conservation, public safety, and personal freedom. Kukol advocates for private ownership when proper care is ensured.
The text repeatedly emphasizes that responsible exotic animal ownership benefits species conservation, public safety, and personal freedom. Kukol advocates for private ownership when proper care is ensured.
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TEKS.ELA.6.8E.I
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which detail best supports the author’s claim about the safety of exotic animal ownership?
Captive breeding provides a backup for endangered species.
Most fatalities involve individuals voluntarily interacting with the animals.
Exotic animals are bred in federally inspected facilities.
Traffic accidents result in far more fatalities than exotic animals.
Answer explanation
The author uses this evidence to demonstrate that the risks are minimal to the public because most fatalities involve people directly working with or owning the animals.
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TEKS.ELA.6.8E.II
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What reasoning does the author use to argue against banning exotic animals?
She emphasizes that banning exotic animals would protect ecosystems.
She suggests that a ban would punish responsible owners for the actions of a few.
She argues that owning exotic animals provides a source of income.
She claims that exotic animals are less harmful than domestic pets.
Answer explanation
Kukol compares banning exotic animals due to a few irresponsible owners to banning all children to prevent child abuse, emphasizing the logical flaw in this overgeneralization.
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TEKS.ELA.6.9G
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the author include the comparison to traffic accidents?
To provide evidence of the dangers of exotic animals.
To argue that the risks associated with exotic animals are exaggerated.
To emphasize the need for stronger regulations on exotic animal ownership.
To highlight the number of traffic accidents caused by exotic animals.
Answer explanation
By comparing fatalities from exotic animals to daily traffic deaths, the author minimizes the perceived danger of exotic animal ownership.
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TEKS.ELA.6.9F
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence best conveys the author’s perspective on Terry Thompson?
“Terry Thompson didn’t represent the typical responsible owner.”
“Thompson set free his collection of exotic animals.”
“We cannot regulate insanity.”
“The Zanesville incident brought back the question of private ownership.”
Answer explanation
The author explicitly separates Thompson’s behavior from that of responsible exotic animal owners, supporting her argument that such incidents are not representative.
The author explicitly separates Thompson’s behavior from that of responsible exotic animal owners, supporting her argument that such incidents are not representative.
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TEKS.ELA.6.9A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement explains the organizational pattern of the text?
The text describes the benefits of exotic animal ownership before discussing risks.
The text begins with an emotional appeal and transitions to statistical data.
The text lists reasons for banning exotic animals and then refutes each one.
The text alternates between personal stories and expert opinions.
Answer explanation
The author first highlights advantages such as species conservation and low public danger before addressing the objections to exotic animal ownership.
The author first highlights advantages such as species conservation and low public danger before addressing the objections to exotic animal ownership.
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TEKS.ELA.6.8D.III
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the author justify the role of private owners in species conservation?
By stating that private facilities receive government funding for breeding programs.
By arguing that captive breeding reduces pressure on wild populations.
By suggesting that private owners have more resources than zoos.
By asserting that private owners are trained conservationists.
Answer explanation
The author explains that captive breeding programs conducted by private owners help reduce hunting and capture of animals in the wild.
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TEKS.ELA.6.8E.II
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