"Song for the Turtles" and "What Do Zoos Do" Paired Passage Qs -
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English
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9th Grade
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Myra Darter
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
Based on paragraph 10, what has caused scientists to be concerned about the tapir?
People are capturing tapirs to put them in zoos.
People think that studying the tapir is unnecessary.
People are developing too much of the land where the tapir lives.
People do not know how to identify tapirs
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
What evidence from paragraph 10 supports the idea that too much development is occurring where the tapir lives?
"Scientists at the Houston Zoo"
"related to rhinoceros"
"losing its habitat"
"South America's forests"
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
How does the author structure the passage to develop a central idea?
by listing the types of animals at each of the zoos in order of increasing endangerment
by explaining conservation through detailed descriptions of animal behavior
by ordering the animals and zoos according to their geographical locations
by using examples of what different groups are doing to save specific animals
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
In paragraph 11, what is the most likely reason Marinello uses the phrase "the web of life"?
to reduce doubt about the ability to educate the public
to help people see how living beings are interrelated
to ease concern about the condition of some animal species
to generate anger about animal species that are near extinction
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
What is the main idea of the passage?
There are many endangered species at U.S. zoos.
U.S. zoos are involved in many wildlife conservation efforts.
U.S. zoos help identify endangered animals.
People should visit wildlife conservation centers at U.S. zoos.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
Which sentence from the passage best supports the central idea of the passage?
Chimpanzees swing from trees at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago.
They are all in danger of disappearing in their natural habitat, and zoos are trying to help save them.
Sometimes, zoos' efforts take scientists around the world.
But the zoo has many other projects few people hear about.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 15 pts
Which idea is supported by BOTH selections?
Animals are a part of our world and deserve to be protected.
Animals evolve and only those strong will survive.
When it comes to humans and animals, humans deserve to be at the top.
For their protection, animals should be kept in zoos.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 15 pts
How is paragraph 9 in "What Do Zoos Do" SIMILAR to lines 6-8 of the poem "Song for the Turtles"?
They both mention endangered species and the need to save them.
They both show what is being done to protect animals from humans who want to destroy.
They both mention animals being killed due to human interference.
They both comment on the cost and efforts it takes to keep animals safe.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
Read the information below from paragraph 5 of the article: "We have to learn how to live in harmony with the animals around us and how to just think a little bit more before we do certain things." Which of the following lines from the poem best expresses the same sentiment or feeling as the sentence above?
so detailed, no part of you / simple
you willing to swim with me
he with a smile, you burned
old great mother, the beautiful swimmer,
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
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