Circus W/O Elephants Part 1

Circus W/O Elephants Part 1

10th Grade

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Circus W/O Elephants Part 1

Circus W/O Elephants Part 1

Assessment

Quiz

English

10th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI.9-10.8, L.9-10.4, RI.9-10.2

+2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Jessica La Barca

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

In what way do the views of the animal welfare coalition and Ringling Brothers differ?

The coalition claims that chaining elephants is inhumane, while Ringling claims that elephants are chained for their own safety.

The coalition claims that performances last hours, while Ringling claims that the coalition is exaggerating how long they last.

The coalition claims that bullhooks often inflict wounds that leave scars, while Ringling says the bullhooks are too blunt to do harm.

The coalition claims that elephants are confined for 90 to 100 hours at a time, while Ringling says it is closer to 60 to 70 hours.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a synonym for the word contend?

Abhor

Afflict

Assert

Adhere

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The best alternate headline for this article would be __________.

Elephants Enjoy Socializing and Exercising

Elephants Favorite Attraction for Circus-Goers

ASPCA Joins Animal Rights Coalition in Lawsuit

Animal Rights Coalition Takes the Circus to Court

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The article says all of the following except __________.

The legal action against Ringling Brothers was initiated by animal welfare organizations in 2000.

Judges have ordered that the elephants be sent back to Asia to leave out their years in the wild.

A circus spokesperson said that elephants have been the symbol of the circus for 138 years.

The coalition has requested that a judge place an injunction on the Ringling Brothers circus.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What cause and effect relationship is described in this article?

Feld spokesperson Steven Payne said that bullhooks are necessary because seat belts allow too many weight shifts in freight cars.

The coalition brought the lawsuit against Ringling Brothers because it ultimately wants to have elephants transported in a different way.

The coalition brought the lawsuit against Ringling Brothers because it hopes to pressure them into taking elephants out of their shows.

Feld spokesperson Steven Payne said that chaining is necessary because the trip from Asia can take 60 to 70 hours.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of these should not be included in a summary of this article?

The full name of the circus is Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey.

The animal welfare organizations claim that confining elephants in chains for hours at a time is inhumane.

The animal welfare organizations hope to convince Ringling Brothers to stop using elephants in its shows.

The circus claims that it restrains elephants during transport for their own safety.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.2