"Zoo" By Edward Hoch
"Zoo", (story written by Edward Hoch)
- 1.What does interplanetary mean?
- A.
Between the worlds
- B.
Beyond the universe
- C.
Inside the planet
- D.
Within the galaxy
- 2.How do you 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.
Their appearance is unlike that of any creatures on Earth.
- B.
They are typical of Martian creatures from other zoo exhibits.
- C.
Their language has a higher pitch than any language on Earth.
- D.
They come to Chicago only once each year.
- 4.What purpose do the bars on the cages serve?D.
- 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.Literary element that finds similarities.
- A.
Character
- B.
Contrast
- C.
Compare
- D.
Setting
- 7.Literary element that finds differences.
- A.
Contrasting
- B.
Comparing
- C.
Main character
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