English II STAAR 2024 - from What the Octopus Knows

What sparked the author's interest in octopuses?

• A summer holiday by the sea

• A book by Jacques-Yves Cousteau

• Seeing a wild octopus while snorkeling

• All of the above

What behavior did Cousteau's team observe in octopuses?

• Stealing fish from nets

• Opening jars

• Being disturbed by their reflection

• All of the above

Why do people tend to give octopuses names?

• Because they have different temperaments

• Because they are mammals

• Because they are aggressive

• Because they are shy

What surprising behavior did Charles the octopus exhibit?

• Pulled levers for fish

• Destroyed experimental equipment

• Squirting the experimenter with water

• Both B and C

What does the changing skin color and texture of octopuses suggest?

• Emotional expressiveness

• Camouflage ability

• Aggressive behavior

• Shyness

What is the meaning of 'Narwhal' in Inuktitut?

• The one point to the sky

• Unicorn of the sea

• Horned and mystical

• One-toothed wonder

What is a common theme in the depiction of narwhals on the internet?

• They are often shown with wide and kind eyes

• They are depicted as aggressive creatures

• They are shown as solitary animals

• They are often associated with sadness