“Are Class Pets a Good Idea?” Quiz

1. Tommy says class pets are not a good idea because animals might be too __________ for some kids. Choose TWO.

• loud
• sleepy
• distracting
• creepy

2. According to Tommy, what do animals with fur cause for some kids?

• allergies
• less stress
• better focus
• worry

3. Which sentence from the text supports Tommy’s point that having a class pet can cause problems for the pet itself?

• “Animals can also make it hard to pay attention in class.”
• “This can make it hard for the pets to eat, sleep, or be comfortable.”
• “That way, we can still learn about animals in school!”
• “Plus, caring for a pet can teach us how to be responsible.”

4. In the sentence “We could avoid critters that don’t do well in a classroom environment,” which word has a similar meaning to critters?

• animals
• homework
• problems
• students

5. Arianna says one benefit of having a class pet is that pets can __________.

• distract students
• be happy anywhere
• take care of themselves
• teach students responsibility

6. What is one thing Arianna says class pets can help students learn?

• games for animals
• how animals behave
• the history of animals
• where zoos find animals

7. Do you think class pets are a good idea? Why or why not? Use details from the text in your answer.