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WorksheetsZoo
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins
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Class
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1.
In "Zoo", how often does Professor Hugo bring his zoo to Chicago?
a)
for twenty-three days every year
b)
for one day every twenty-third year
c)
for a day around the twenty-third every month
d)
for six hours on the twenty-third of August
2.
In "Zoo", how much do the people of Earth pay to see the interplanetary zoo?
a)
fifty cents
b)
one dollar
c)
two dollars
d)
five dollars
3.
Why does Professor Hugo urge his visitors to call their friends in other cities and tell them how much they enjoyed his zoo?
a)
He wants to make as many people happy as he can
b)
He wants people in different cities to know each other better
c)
He is promoting the use of phones
d)
He is trying to make more money through free advertising
4.
From the point of view of the creatures from Kaan, what is strange about the people of Earth?
a)
They visit zoos and speak a strange language
b)
They are horrified and fascinated by the zoo creatures
c)
They walk on two legs and wear clothing
d)
They use telephones and gather in large crowds
5.
In "Zoo", how do the horse spiders view the cages that separate them from visitors?
a)
They believe they protect them
b)
They believe they imprison them
c)
They believe they are stage props
d)
They believe they are unnecessary
6.
How does the she-creature from Kaan react when her mate and offspring return home?
a)
She scolds them for having stayed away so long
b)
She expresses concern because they have gone so far
c)
She babbles happily and rushes to hug them
d)
She feeds them dinner and prepares their beds
7.
In "Zoo", the he-creature remarks that the trip "is well worth the nineteen commocs it costs." Based on that statement, how would you define commocs?
a)
the children of the horse-spider creatures
b)
the money that is used on the planet Kaan
c)
the caves in which the horse-spider creatures dwell
d)
the zoos that are constructed on the planet Kaan
8.
At the end of "Zoo", we learn that horse spiders pay Professor Hugo to take them on voyages. From that information, the reader may infer that Professor Hugo
a)
is making a mistake
b)
is a clever showman
c)
is interested in scientific research
d)
desperately needs money
9.
What is the theme of "Zoo"?
a)
People want to meet those who are different from them so they can learn from them
b)
People want to meet those who are different from them because they are curious
c)
People fear those who are different from them and so fail to see how they are similar
d)
People shy away from people who are different from them and so fail to learn from them
10.
Which of the following details best supports the theme of "Zoo"?
a)
The people of Chicago crowd around as Professor Hugo's crew collects their money
b)
The people of Chicago are both horrified and fascinated by the horse-spider creatures
c)
The creatures of Kaan listen to the professor's parting words and then scurry away
d)
The young horse spider runs up the wall of its cave before speaking of its adventure
11.
Who is the main character in ZOO?
a)
Humans
b)
Professor Hugo
c)
Kaan
12.
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.
13.
What is the setting in ZOO?
a)
Texas
b)
Chicago
c)
New York
d)
Alabama
14.
What was the objective in ZOO?
a)
To explore the world.
b)
To capture humans.
c)
To capture alien animals.
d)
To make money.
15.
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?
What does interplanetary mean?
a)
between the worlds
b)
beyond the universe
c)
inside the planet
d)
within the galaxy
16.
With which statement would the author most likely agree?
a)
Strange creatures should be kept in cages.
b)
It is easy to make money from unsuspecting people.
c)
Even in the future, people will allow their fears to rule them.
d)
Though people may look different, they are basically the same.
17.
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.
18.
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.
19.
What was Professor Hugo probably telling the horse-spider creatures while the citizens of Earth were viewing them?
a)
"This is a real treat for your single dollar - the little known people from Earth."
b)
"Stay back from the bars. The creatures are dangerous!"
c)
"We must go now, but we'll return next year on this date."
d)
"Look at the garments over their skins, and notice they walk on two legs."
20.
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
21.
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.
22.
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.
23.
Professor Hugo tells his audience in Chicago, “If you enjoyed our zoo this year, telephone your friends in other cities about it.” What can you infer from that remark?
a)
He plans to encourage interplanetary friendships.
b)
He is encouraging people to contact old friends.
c)
He wants to increase his business by word of mouth.
d)
He is being paid to advertise long-distance phone service.
24.
From the point of view of the creature from Kaan as they are described in “Zoo,” what is strange about the people on Earth?
a)
They visit zoos and speak a strange language.
b)
They are horrified and fascinated by the zoo creatures.
c)
They walk on two legs and wear clothing.
d)
They use telephones and gather in large crowds.
25.
In “Zoo” the he-creature remarks that the trip on the spaceship is “well-worth the nineteen commocs it costs.” Based on that statement, how would you define commocs?
a)
the children of the horse-spider creatures
b)
the money that is used on the planet of Kaan
c)
the caves in which the horse-spider creatures dwell
d)
the zoos that are constructed on the planet Kaan
26.
In “Zoo” Edward Hoch takes a look at people’s views of those who are different from them. What is his theme?
a)
People want to meet those who are different from them.
b)
Curiosity can sometimes be dangerous.
c)
People fear those who are different from them and so fail to see how they are similar.
d)
It is sometimes difficult for people to accept new ideas.
27.
What is ironic about "Zoo"?
a)
Both the people on Earth and the creatures from Kaan believe they are seeing a zoo.
b)
The creatures from Kaan can talk to each other.
c)
Professor Hugo doesn't realize the creatures from Kaan believe they are visiting zoos.
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