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Zoo Review

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 30mins

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Class
Date
1.
Read the sentence: It was on this day that the great silver spaceship carrying Professor Hugo's Interplanetary Zoo settled down for its annual six-hour visit to the Chicago area.
What does interplanetary mean?
a)
between the worlds
b)
beyond the universe
c)
inside the planet
d)
within the galaxy
2.
How does the reader know that the creatures from Kaan enjoyed the zoo?
a)
The creatures were eager to scurry home.
b)
The creatures ran up the walls of the cage.
c)
The creatures stayed to listen to the professor.
d)
The creatures said it was well worth the money.
3.
Why are the people on Earth interested in the horse-spider creatures?
a)
They come to Chicago only once a year.
b)
Their appearance is unlike that of any creatures on Earth.
c)
They are typical of Martian creatures from other zoo exhibits.
d)
Their language has a higher pitch than any language on Earth.
4.
What purpose do the bars on the cages serve?
a)
to prevent the creatures from escaping
b)
to make everyone feel safe from each other
c)
to protect the horse-spiders from the humans
d)
to ensure that Professor Hugo feels safe from the horse-spiders
5.
According to the story, why do the inhabitants of Earth and Kaan say that this has been the "very best Zoo"?
a)
Both groups felt safe because of the protective bars.
b)
Both groups felt the zoo was worth the money spent.
c)
Both groups considered each other frightening creatures behind bars.
d)
Both groups considered each other the strangest creatures they had ever seen.
6.
How are the creatures from Kaan and the people from Earth similar?
a)
They both walk on two legs.
b)
They both think that Professor Hugo cheats them of their money.
c)
They both will avoid the Zoo next year.
d)
They both think they're the ones going to the Zoo.
7.

What is the conflict in ZOO?

a)

The zoo should cost more.

b)

The zoo cost to much.

c)

Professor Hugo is deceiving his customers.

d)

Professor Hugo is holding the Kaan against their will.

8.

What clue from the following suggests that this story is science fiction?

a)

The children were always good during the month of August.

b)

Before daybreak the crowds would form.

c)

Professor Hugo’s Interplanetary Zoo settled down on Earth.

9.

What are the best words to describe the earthling’s reactions upon seeing the little horse-spider people of Kaan?

a)

happy and fascinated

b)

horrified and fascinated

c)

excited and alert

10.

Professor Hugo's Zoo stayed in Chicago ....

a)

six hours

b)

two days

c)

one month

11.

The Earth people were fascinated by the Kaan creatures because they ....

a)

spoke the same language as Earth people

b)

looked like horses and ran up the side of the cage like spiders

c)

were tall, thin, and pale like aliens

12.

The little one from Kaan thought that the Earth people were unusual because they ....

a)

waited in long lines to see the Professor's Zoo

b)

used dollars rather than commocs for money

c)

wore garments and walked on two legs

13.

When is the "Zoo" set?

a)

in the past

b)

in the present

c)

in the future

14.

Which statement best characterizes Professor Hugo?

a)

He was famous for his magic tricks.

b)

He was a clever showman and salesman.

c)

He was an excellent teacher.

15.

What is the meaning of the word "embrace"?

a)

push

b)

hug

c)

locate

d)

hide