Theme for This Story

What is a recurring theme in a story such as this?

• Once a person has an opinion, he or she should never change it.
• It is important to hold the same opinions as one's family.
• No one can like both dogs and cats equally.
• A person should form his or her own opinions.

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Max said, "There is something wrong with this apartment. It just doesn't feel right without an animal. I think we should get a cat." Samuel agreed that it didn't feel right without an animal, and he knew that dogs weren't allowed in the apartment.
Based on these sentences, Samuel and Max would most likely agree with which of these statements?

• People who love animals should not live in apartments.
• Animals make important companions for humans.
• Cats are not good animals to have as pets in apartments.
• Dogs should be allowed everywhere cats are allowed.

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After a few weeks, he began to like it when the cat would rub her head on Samuel's leg, and he liked how she stalked and pounced on roaches. Within two months, Samuel thought Mitsy was one of the greatest animals in history.
Based on these sentences from the story, Samuel would likely agree with which of these statements?

• It is important to help your roommate pay for things.
• A cat will be your favorite animal if you live with one long enough.
• It is important to be open-minded and try new things.
• Cats will never be as good of pets as dogs are.

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What recurring theme is present in both stories?

• Do not trust strangers.
• Always be prepared.
• Wolves and witches are mean.
• The forest is a dangerous place.

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Which of these themes is reflected in this passage?

• Parents should never give anything to their children for free.
• It is better to buy used bikes because they won't get stolen.
• Children should always volunteer to help with the chores.
• People value things more when they have to work for them.

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Which best states a theme of this poem?

• Counting fish can be dangerous work.
• Humans are not in harmony with nature.
• Water pollution is caused by human waste.
• Dirty water is not good for the fish.

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How does the title of this poem relate to its theme of the tragic nature of extinction?

• The author wrote it late at night.
• The pupfish lives in the dark.
• It is a metaphor for extinction.
• The poem is like a news story.

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Which line from the poem most clearly expresses its theme that human activity causes animals to become extinct?

• "When men couldn't talk to fish"
• "He is gone and surely forgotten"
• "No one knows why he deserves it"
• "There were no survivors"

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What is the best way to describe the theme in this story?

• Never have late night parties.
• Never plan a holiday in advance.
• It is important to complete one's work on time.
• It is better to mend one's ways before it is too late.

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Which action contributes to the theme "success requires a few sacrifices and hard work?"

• Mimi and her parents enjoy the vacation without Elise.
• Elise continues to enjoy and postpones her studies.
• Mimi stays up late at night to catch up on her studies.
• Elise barely manages to pass her final term exams.

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