Orcas in Captivity - Quiz

How does the author establish credibility in the passage?

• By including personal opinions about SeaWorld

• By presenting both sides of the argument with supporting evidence

• By only focusing on the negative effects of captivity

• By using emotional language to persuade the reader

What is the primary purpose of this passage?

• To explain why SeaWorld is the most successful marine park

• To provide an argument against keeping any marine animals in captivity

• To present different perspectives on whether orcas should remain in captivity

• To encourage people to visit SeaWorld and support its mission

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What does the word "sanctuaries" most likely mean in paragraph 14?

• A place where animals are trained to perform

• A safe and protected environment for animals

• A type of research facility for scientists

• A program designed to help orcas entertain visitors

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Which of the following words best describes the author's tone in the passage?

• Objective and informative

• Angry and frustrated

• Playful and humorous

• Biased and one-sided

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What evidence does the passage provide to show that captivity harms orcas?

• Orcas in captivity perform tricks for food rewards.

• Orcas in captivity live in large groups similar to wild pods.

• Captive orcas exhibit stress behaviors and have shorter lifespans.

• Trainers form strong emotional bonds with orcas in captivity.

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How does paragraph 12 contribute to the argument against keeping orcas in captivity?

• It highlights how SeaWorld has improved the lives of captive orcas.

• It suggests that public opinion has no effect on how SeaWorld operates.

• It explains that SeaWorld is making efforts to phase out orca captivity.

• It argues that orcas in captivity are more likely to live longer than wild orcas.

What is one reason given in the passage to support keeping orcas in captivity?

• It allows scientists to conduct important research on orcas.

• It helps prepare orcas for release into the wild.

• It prevents orcas from attacking each other in the wild.

• It ensures that orcas will never be hunted by predators.

How does the author organize the passage to present the argument effectively?

• By listing reasons in favor of keeping orcas in captivity first, then reasons against

• By presenting both sides of the argument and then discussing possible solutions

• By focusing only on Blackfish and its impact on public opinion

• By describing the history of SeaWorld before introducing the argument

Which sentence best summarizes the main idea of the passage?

• Orcas are intelligent animals that perform well in captivity.

• There is an ongoing debate about whether orcas should remain in captivity.

• Blackfish caused SeaWorld to stop breeding orcas.

• Scientists have learned everything they need to know about orcas in captivity.

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What can be inferred from the passage about the future of orcas in captivity?

• All captive orcas will eventually be released into the wild.

• Coastal sanctuaries may be the best solution for captive orcas.

• SeaWorld plans to capture more orcas to increase its research.

• Public opinion has no impact on how SeaWorld operates.

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