Zoo Quiz!

What "GENRE" is our story: Zoo by, Edward Hoch?

• Historical-Fiction

• Science-Fiction

• Realistic-Fiction

• Lyric-Poem

Which is strictly only an "Element/Characteristic" of Science-Fiction?

• It combines scientific information and the author's imagination to create a surprise ending!

• It combines real events that took place in history and the author's creation of characters!

• It combines the feelings and emotions of the narrator; written as a rhyming poem!

• It combines: characters, setting, theme, plot, and descriptive events!

According to the story, WHO did the "Interplanetary Zoo" belong to?

• Professor Igor

• Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde

• Mickey Mouse and Minney Mouse

• Professor Hugo

According to the story Zoo, Professor Hugo's animals (horse-spiders) came from:

• Planet Earth

• Planet Jupiter

• Another planet from outerspace (aliens)

• Planet Saturn

Which statement best expresses the "THEME" of the selection?

• Space travel is a worthwhile dream and pursuit.

• A sense of curiosity is universal among thinking beings.

• Strange creatures tend to make us feel threatened.

• Wild animals belong in their natural environment.

What is one (1) "THEME" the author presents through the use of descriptions of human behavior?

• Humans like to be frightened.

• Humans like to explore other planets.

• Humans value exciting entertainment.

• Humans spend money carelessly.

According to our story Zoo, what does Professor Hugo do to ensure big crowds at his zoo?

• Brings new creatures each year.

• Uses a microphone.

• Charges only $2 for admission.

• Allows people and creatures to interact. (humans .VS. aliens)

On page 321/paragraph 3 of our story, it states: "the horselike animals constantly chattered in a high-pitched tongue." What is the meaning of the word: constantly?

• Existing and occurring between planets.

• Regularly happening/occurring.

• An instrument used to amplify the voice (make louder).

• Hug or hold a person close to you.

The Academic Vocabulary word: constantly, means: regularly occurring. What "Part of Speech," is the word: constantly?

• NOUN

• VERB

• ADJECTIVE

• ADVERB

According to page 321/paragraph 3 in our story, Professor Hugo called into his microphone: "Peoples of Earth!" What is a microphone? (NOUN)

• An instrument used to play music.

• An instrument used to amplify the voice by making it louder.

• An instrument used to mix bread and cake mixes.

• An instrument used to eat with.