The Lowest Animal Twain

What is the tone of the essay 'The Lowest Animal' as described in the text?

• Critical

• Humorous

• Depressing

• Encouraging

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the purpose of the essay 'The Lowest Animal' according to the text?

• To entertain readers

• To show a darker side of the author

• To criticize monks

• To promote religion

What is the title of the essay discussed in the text?

• The Smartest Animal

• The Highest Animal

• The Lowest Animal

• The Strongest Animal

According to Twain, why does man’s reasoning ability make him inferior to animals?

• It leads to cruelty and absurdity.

• It allows man to dominate animals.

• It creates technological advancements.

• It proves Darwin’s theory of evolution.

Answer explanation

Twain claims reasoning leads to atrocities like war and organized cruelty.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the central idea of The Lowest Animal?

• Humans are superior to animals in all ways.

• Humans have devolved into morally inferior beings.

• Humans and animals are equal in behavior.

• Animals are irrational compared to humans.

Answer explanation

Twain’s main idea is that humans are morally inferior to animals, contrary to common belief.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does Twain criticize about organized religion in The Lowest Animal?

• Its compassion for humanity.

• Its hypocrisy and violence.

• Its rejection of higher animals.

• Its belief in morality.

Answer explanation

Twain criticizes religion for causing violence and division under the guise of morality.

What is the tone of the essay 'The Lowest Animal' as described in the text?

• Critical

• Humorous

• Depressing

• Encouraging

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the purpose of the essay 'The Lowest Animal' according to the text?

• To entertain readers

• To show a darker side of the author

• To criticize monks

• To promote religion

What is the title of the essay discussed in the text?

• The Smartest Animal

• The Highest Animal

• The Lowest Animal

• The Strongest Animal

According to Twain, why does man’s reasoning ability make him inferior to animals?

• It leads to cruelty and absurdity.

• It allows man to dominate animals.

• It creates technological advancements.

• It proves Darwin’s theory of evolution.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3