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

is interested in scientific research

What is the theme of "Zoo"?

People fear those who are different from them and so fail to see how they are similar

People want to meet those who are different from them so they can learn from them

People want to meet those who are different from them because they are curious

People shy away from people who are different from them and so fail to learn from them

Which of the following details best supports the theme of "Zoo"?

The people of Chicago are both horrified and fascinated by the horse-spider creatures

The people of Chicago crowd around as Professor Hugo's crew collects their money

The creatures of Kaan listen to the professor's parting words and then scurry away

The young horse spider runs up the wall of its cave before speaking of its adventure

What is the conflict in ZOO ?

Professor Hugo is deceiving his customers.

Professor Hugo is holding the Kaan against their will.

With which statement would the author most likely agree?

Though people may look different, they are basically the same.

Strange creatures should be kept in cages.

It is easy to make money from unsuspecting people.

Even in the future, people will allow their fears to rule them.

How does the reader know that the creatures from Kaan enjoyed the zoo?

The creatures said it was well worth the money.

The creatures were eager to scurry home.

The creatures ran up the walls of the cage.

The creatures stayed to listen to the professor.

Why are the people on Earth interested in the horse-spider creatures?

Their appearance is unlike that of any creatures on Earth.

They come to Chicago only once a year.

They are typical of Martian creatures from other zoo exhibits.

Their language has a higher pitch than any language on Earth.

What was Professor Hugo probably telling the horse-spider creatures while the citizens of Earth were viewing them?

"This is a real treat for your single dollar - the little known people from Earth."

"Stay back from the bars. The creatures are dangerous!"

"We must go now, but we'll return next year on this date."

"Look at the garments over their skins, and notice they walk on two legs."

What purpose do the bars on the cages serve?

to make everyone feel safe from each other

to prevent the creatures from escaping

to protect the horse-spiders from the humans

to ensure that Professor Hugo feels safe from the horse-spiders

According to the story, why do the inhabitants of Earth and Kaan say that this has been the "very best Zoo"?

Both groups felt the zoo was worth the money spent.

Both groups felt safe because of the protective bars.

Both groups considered each other frightening creatures behind bars.

Both groups considered each other the strangest creatures they had ever seen.

How are the creatures from Kaan and the people from Earth similar?

They both think they're the ones going to the Zoo.

They both think that Professor Hugo cheats them of their money.

They both will avoid the Zoo next year.

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?

He wants to increase his business by word of mouth.

He plans to encourage interplanetary friendships.

He is encouraging people to contact old friends.

He is being paid to advertise long-distance phone service.

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?

the money that is used on the planet of Kaan

In “Zoo” Edward Hoch takes a look at people’s views of those who are different from them. What is his theme?

People fear those who are different from them and so fail to see how they are similar.

People want to meet those who are different from them.

Curiosity can sometimes be dangerous.

It is sometimes difficult for people to accept new ideas.

What is ironic about "Zoo"?

Both the people on Earth and the creatures from Kaan believe they are seeing a zoo.

The creatures from Kaan can talk to each other.

Professor Hugo doesn't realize the creatures from Kaan believe they are visiting zoos.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

In "Zoo", how often does Professor Hugo bring his zoo to Chicago?

for twenty-three days every year

for one day every twenty-third year

for a day around the twenty-third every month

for six hours on the twenty-third of August

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

In "Zoo", how much do the people of Earth pay to see the interplanetary zoo?

fifty cents

one dollar

two dollars

five dollars

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Why does Professor Hugo urge his visitors to call their friends in other cities and tell them how much they enjoyed his zoo?

He wants to make as many people happy as he can

He wants people in different cities to know each other better

He is promoting the use of phones

He is trying to make more money through free advertising

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

From the point of view of the creatures from Kaan, what is strange about the people of Earth?

They visit zoos and speak a strange language

They are horrified and fascinated by the zoo creatures

They walk on two legs and wear clothing

They use telephones and gather in large crowds

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

In "Zoo", how do the horse spiders view the cages that separate them from visitors?

They believe they protect them

They believe they imprison them

They believe they are stage props

They believe they are unnecessary

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How does the she-creature from Kaan react when her mate and offspring return home?

She scolds them for having stayed away so long

She expresses concern because they have gone so far

She babbles happily and rushes to hug them

She feeds them dinner and prepares their beds

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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?

the children of the horse-spider creatures

the money that is used on the planet Kaan

the caves in which the horse-spider creatures dwell

the zoos that are constructed on the planet Kaan

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