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Unit 3 Review

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Gorilla Story
What does the author mean by saying that the gorilla's "territorial-bubble was popped" in paragraph 2?
a)
The boy popped the gorilla's balloon
b)
The boy entered into the cage the gorilla lived in.
c)
A gorilla was chewing gum and a young boy popped his bubble.
2.
Gorilla Story
Why did police officers need to be careful about getting the boy out immediately?
a)
They didn't have the right equipment.
b)
No one could find a key to unlock the cage.
c)
Gorilla's behavior can be violent if the wrong person enters their territory.
3.
Gorilla Story
Based on the story, you can tell the author believes that Binti Jua is...
a)
Is a hero
b)
Is a dangerous animal
c)
A great zoo keeper
4.
Gorilla Story
Which excerpt from the passage supports the ideas that Binti Jua's behavior is not uncommon for a gorilla?
a)
The police and staff were quick to note that without Binti's assistance, the situation could have been much worse.
b)
And in case you think we're just misunderstanding the gorilla's actions, it's actually not an isolated incident.
c)
Since gorillas can be dangerously picky about who enters their territory, the police were barred from immediate action 
5.
Gorilla Story
What is the main idea of paragraph 5?
a)
A kid in the '80's fell into a gorilla cage.
b)
People misunderstood Binti Jua's actions.
c)
Gorilla's have a history of rescuing people.
6.
Gorilla Story
Which of the following BEST completes the analogy? (Use paragraphs 1 and 2 to determine the answer)
Closed : Open :: ___________ : Allowed
a)
Enclosure
b)
Barred
c)
Territorial
7.
Whale Story/Gorilla Story
Which of the following is a similarity that can be found between "Gorillas to the Rescue" and "Whales Save Diver"?
a)
People accidentally fall into animal cages
b)
Animals rescue people from danger
c)
The zoos were to blame for the accidents
8.
Whale Story
What caused Yang Yun to drown in the first place?
a)
She hit her head on the bottom of the pool
b)
Swimming after eating
c)
A leg cramp
9.
Whale Story
Which words from the passage help the reader to know what the word "supplanting" means?
a)
"...or replacing"
b)
"...everything about this tale is ridiculous."
c)
"...The winning prize was to apply for a job as a whale trainer."
10.
Whale Story
'At this point, we can only assume that aquarium officials shrugged and said, "See? The whale saved her. What's the problem?"
The author likely uses this excerpt in an attempt to...
a)
Make an argument
b)
Be funny
c)
Predict what happened next
11.
Whale Story
What would have happened if Mila had not been in the tank?
a)
Yang Yun would have been rescued another way.
b)
Yang Yun would have gotten fired.
c)
Yang Yun would have drowned.
12.
Whale Story
Why would the author include the picture at the bottom of the page?
a)
To show you that the owners of the park didn't care about the accident
b)
To show what a beluga whale looks like
c)
To be funny