WorksheetsWild Animals Aren’t Pets/Let People Own Wild Animals Quiz Review
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 33mins
Which statement best expresses the claim of "Wild Animals Aren’t Pets"?
Wild animals should not be owned by people.
Laws about keeping wild animals as pets are ineffective.
People who own wild animals tend to be cruel to them.
The buying and selling of wild animals is a growing industry.
Which statement best expresses the claim of "Wild Animals Aren’t Pets"?
Wild animals should not be owned by people.
Laws about keeping wild animals as pets are ineffective.
People who own wild animals tend to be cruel to them.
The buying and selling of wild animals is a growing industry.
Which two types of support are used in "Wild Animals Aren’t Pets" to express a position about wild animals?
Real-life examples of people hurt by animals
Quotations from victims hurt by wild animals
Facts about state laws pertaining to wild animals
Input from an expert about wild animal behavior
Author’s personal experience with wild animal pets
Which two types of support are used in "Wild Animals Aren’t Pets" to express a position about wild animals?
Real-life examples of people hurt by animals
Quotations from victims hurt by wild animals
Facts about state laws pertaining to wild animals
Input from an expert about wild animal behavior
Author’s personal experience with wild animal pets
(Part A) The suggestions that the author makes to defend her argument in paragraph 7 of "Let People Own Exotic Animals" can best be described as —
angry
absurd
childish
funny
(Part A) The suggestions that the author makes to defend her argument in paragraph 7 of "Let People Own Exotic Animals" can best be described as —
angry
absurd
childish
funny
(Part B) Which statement best explains the answer to Part A?
(The suggestions that the author makes to defend her argument in paragraph 7 of “Let People Own Exotic Animals” can best be described as.. angry, absurd, childish, or funny)
It is childish to end a selection with so many questions.
The author is being funny with ridiculous suggestions.
The author is angry that exotic animals are not allowed as pets.
It is absurd to suggest that society should ban kids or humans.
(Part B) Which statement best explains the answer to Part A?
(The suggestions that the author makes to defend her argument in paragraph 7 of “Let People Own Exotic Animals” can best be described as.. angry, absurd, childish, or funny)
It is childish to end a selection with so many questions.
The author is being funny with ridiculous suggestions.
The author is angry that exotic animals are not allowed as pets.
It is absurd to suggest that society should ban kids or humans.
Which sentence from "Let People Own Exotic Animals" states the author's main argument?
Responsible private ownership of exotic animals should be legal if animal welfare is taken care of. (paragraph 2)
People keep exotic animals for commercial reasons and as pets. (paragraph 3)
Captive breeding eliminates the pressure on wild populations, and also serves as a backup in case the animals go extinct. (paragraph 3)
Would the Ohio situation be any different if the animals were owned by a government and their caretaker released them? (paragraph 6)
Which sentence from "Let People Own Exotic Animals" states the author's main argument?
Responsible private ownership of exotic animals should be legal if animal welfare is taken care of. (paragraph 2)
People keep exotic animals for commercial reasons and as pets. (paragraph 3)
Captive breeding eliminates the pressure on wild populations, and also serves as a backup in case the animals go extinct. (paragraph 3)
Would the Ohio situation be any different if the animals were owned by a government and their caretaker released them? (paragraph 6)
Read this sentence from paragraph 4 of "Let People Own Exotic Animals." "On average in the United States, only 3.25 people per year are killed by captive big cats, snakes, elephants and bears." Which claim is supported by this detail from the selection?
Greater safety regulations are needed at zoos and reserves to protect people.
Exotic animals can harm or kill people, and ownership should be illegal.
Exotic animals do not pose that great of a danger to people.
Animals should not be locked up and should be allowed to roam freely.
Read this sentence from paragraph 4 of "Let People Own Exotic Animals." "On average in the United States, only 3.25 people per year are killed by captive big cats, snakes, elephants and bears." Which claim is supported by this detail from the selection?
Greater safety regulations are needed at zoos and reserves to protect people.
Exotic animals can harm or kill people, and ownership should be illegal.
Exotic animals do not pose that great of a danger to people.
Animals should not be locked up and should be allowed to roam freely.
Which statement from the selections expresses an opinion?
But is the death rate really the point? ("Wild Animals Aren’t Pets," paragraph 5)
Sometimes, wild animals are even offered for free... ("Wild Animals Aren’t Pets," paragraph 1)
People keep exotic animals for commercial reasons and as pets. ("Let People Own Exotic Animals," paragraph 3)
Most of these fatalities are owners, family members, friends and trainers voluntarily on the property where the animals were kept. ("Let People Own Exotic Animals," paragraph 4)
Which statement from the selections expresses an opinion?
But is the death rate really the point? ("Wild Animals Aren’t Pets," paragraph 5)
Sometimes, wild animals are even offered for free... ("Wild Animals Aren’t Pets," paragraph 1)
People keep exotic animals for commercial reasons and as pets. ("Let People Own Exotic Animals," paragraph 3)
Most of these fatalities are owners, family members, friends and trainers voluntarily on the property where the animals were kept. ("Let People Own Exotic Animals," paragraph 4)
Mark the box(es) of evidence presented in, "Wild Animals Aren't Pets"
A young boy in Idaho was scratched by a bear cub when he unlawfully trespassed on the owner’s property, which was fully enclosed.
There are countless unregulated websites that make it easy for just about anyone to buy and sell any kind of exotic animal.
The Asiatic cheetah population has plummeted to no more than 50 in a once densely populated area of Iran.
Scientists have found that all animal species are healthier and thrive better in their own natural environment.
Mark the box(es) of evidence presented in, "Wild Animals Aren't Pets"
A young boy in Idaho was scratched by a bear cub when he unlawfully trespassed on the owner’s property, which was fully enclosed.
There are countless unregulated websites that make it easy for just about anyone to buy and sell any kind of exotic animal.
The Asiatic cheetah population has plummeted to no more than 50 in a once densely populated area of Iran.
Scientists have found that all animal species are healthier and thrive better in their own natural environment.
Mark the box(es) of evidence presented in, "Let People Own Exotic Animals."
A young boy in Idaho was scratched by a bear cub when he unlawfully trespassed on the owner’s property, which was fully enclosed.
There are countless unregulated websites that make it easy for just about anyone to buy and sell any kind of exotic animal.
The Asiatic cheetah population has plummeted to no more than 50 in a once densely populated area of Iran.
Scientists have found that all animal species are healthier and thrive better in their own natural environment.
Mark the box(es) of evidence presented in, "Let People Own Exotic Animals."
A young boy in Idaho was scratched by a bear cub when he unlawfully trespassed on the owner’s property, which was fully enclosed.
There are countless unregulated websites that make it easy for just about anyone to buy and sell any kind of exotic animal.
The Asiatic cheetah population has plummeted to no more than 50 in a once densely populated area of Iran.
Scientists have found that all animal species are healthier and thrive better in their own natural environment.
Describe how the evidence presented in "Wild Animals Aren’t Pets" and "Let People Own Exotic Animals" is similar and how it is different. Support your answer with evidence from both selections.
Similarity - 1 point
Difference - 1 point
Text evidence from Wild Animals Aren't Pets - 1 point
Text evidence from Let People Own Exotic Animals - 1 point
Complete sentences - 1 point
