My First Dive with Dolphins

What is the main point of the lesson that the head diver gives the writer before his first dive?

• Most dolphins are sweet and gentle.

• Dolphins are intelligent because they are mammals.

• Each dolphins behaves differently

• Dolphins are found of humans.

According to the writer, the biggest part of his job would be ________.

• Removing algae from the dolphins' tank

• Observing the dolphins' movements

• Keeping the dolphins entertained

• Teaching the dolphins to trust humans.

What experience did the writer have with the dolphin named Arnie?

• Arnie let him ride on his dorsal fin

• Arnie 'klonked' him

• Arnie rammed him

• Arnie tried to scare him out of the tank

What experience did the writer have with the dolphin named Ernestine?

• She attacked him

• She towed him through the water

• She stole his brush.

• She chased him around the tank.

The writer probably included information about Arnie and Erestine to show the reader ___________

• the relationship between dolphins

• the contrast in dolphins' personalities

• the writer's initials fear of the dolphins

• that dolphins are cruel animals

The writer's main purpose for writing this essay is to______________

• give scientific information about dolphins

• persuade others to take an interest in dolphins

• describe his personal experiences with dolphins

• compare dolphins with other animals.

The writer believes that it is important to show Lucky (the 'king bull') that the writer _______________.

• dislikes him

• respects him

• wants to play with him

• is in charge

For the writer, what part of the experience he describes is "magic?"

• staying underwater for hours at a time

• cleaning algae off the tank floor

• learning dolphins' names

• coming face-to-face with the dolphins

How dis the writer feeling as he gets ready for his first dive?

• terrified/worried

• awkward/uncertain

• confident/relaxed

• excited/happy

While "My First Dive with the Dolphins" is non-fiction, it is said to be less formal non-fiction. Why?

• The author embellished some of his experiences

• The author uses the word "I" and describes his personal experiences

• The essay did not have a satisfactory conclusion

• The essay didn't have any facts in it, only opinions.