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WorksheetsZoo by Edward Hoch
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 20mins
The Earthlings agreed that the Professor's latest Zoo was ....
not worth a dollar
not as good as earlier ones
the very best one yet
The Earth people were fascinated by the Kaan creatures because they ....
spoke the same language as Earth people
looked like horses and ran up the side of the cage like spiders
were tall, thin, and pale like aliens
What is the setting of "Zoo"?
in April, near New York City, in the past
in February, near Knoxville, in the present
in August, near Chicago, in the future
The little one from Kaan thought that the Earth people were unusual because they ....
waited in long lines to see the Professor's Zoo
used dollars rather than commocs for money
wore garments and walked on two legs
Which statement is a direct characterization of Professor Hugo?
The Professor yelled, "People of Earth!" into the microphone.
He was a clever showman and salesman.
The Professor quickly collected the waiting dollars.
She babbled a greeting in the strange tongue and hurried to embrace them.
What is the meaning of the word "embrace"?
push
hug
locate
hide
All the crowds slowly filed by, at once horrified and fascinated.
What is the meaning of "filed"?
sharp, pointed edge
smoothed down with a tool
placed in a folder
walked in line
They were waiting with wonderment to see what race of strange creatures the Professor had brought this year.
What is the meaning of the word "wonderment"?
unhappily looking at something
in awe or admiration
thoughtlessness
carelessness
The story suggests that things which are unfamiliar are ....
viewed as fascinating or strange
not very interesting
not worth paying to see
"Zoo" takes a look at people's views of those who are different from them. What is the theme or message?
People want to meet those who are different from them.
Curiosity can sometimes be dangerous.
People fear those who are different from them and so fail to see how they are similar.
It is sometimes difficult for people to accept new ideas.
