Willie B: A Story of Hope

According to the passage, the zookeepers stopped playing with Willie B. because

• his growing strength made him too dangerous.

• he needed to get used to being on his own.

• his interest in watching zoo visitors increased.

• he was moved to a different area of the zoo.

The passage says that Charles and Willie would play by mimicking each other’s actions. What is the meaning of mimicking as it is used here?

• trying

• studying

• changing

• imitating

What is one main idea of the section titled “Big Changes for Willie B.”?

• After many years of indoor living, Willie B. was able to experience life outdoors

• As part of an effort to improve its reputation, the Atlanta zoo changed its name.

• Willie B. preferred life in his indoor area to life in his outdoor surroundings.

• Willie B. preferred life on his own to the company of other gorillas.

According to the passage, who made the decision to move Willie B. from his indoor living area to an outdoor area?

• Charles Horton

• Dr. Maple

• the zookeepers

• the public

How is the chronological structure of the passage important to the author’s overall purpose?

• It shows how Willie B. came to prefer the company of gorillas to that of people.

• It shows how the gorillas at the zoo took some of the attention away from Willie B.

• It shows how Willie B. grew and changed as he had new experiences.

• It shows important changes made to the zoo that improved the lives of the gorillas that lived there.