Zoo Selection Test (HMH Grade 6 Unit 2 Lesson 2)

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6th Grade
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Kayla Wagner
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How can you tell that the story is written from a third-person omniscient point of view?
It talks about what the animals in the zoo see.
It talks about how the kids feel when they visit the zoo.
It tells what all the characters are thinking and feeling.
It tells what Professor Hugo thinks from his own view.
Answer explanation
The story is written from a third-person omniscient point of view because it reveals the thoughts and feelings of all characters, not just one, allowing readers to understand multiple perspectives.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the effect of the point of view in paragraphs 8–14, after the scene change?
It makes the Kaan creatures look strange.
It shows family life on Kaan in a way we can understand.
It shows that life on Kaan is very different from life on Earth.
It explains why people on Earth find Kaan creatures interesting.
Answer explanation
The point of view in paragraphs 8–14 presents family life on Kaan in relatable terms, allowing readers to understand the Kaan creatures' experiences and relationships, making the correct choice 'It shows family life on Kaan in a way we can understand.'
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Imagine the writer wants to add this sentence to the end of paragraph 7:
They feel sad that they would have to wait for next year when Professor Hugo would land the Zoo and they could observe more strange creatures.
What change should be made to this sentence?
Change feel to felt
Change would have to wait to must have waited
Change would land to will land
Change could observe to can observe
Answer explanation
The correct change is to change 'feel' to 'felt' to maintain past tense consistency with the rest of the paragraph. The sentence reflects a past sentiment, so 'felt' is the appropriate form.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The word embrace comes from the Latin prefix in-, meaning “in,” and root bracchium, meaning “arm.” Based on this information, what does the word embrace mean in paragraph 9?
To include in a group
To accept or support
To hold in one’s arms
To take into account
Answer explanation
The word 'embrace' combines the Latin 'in-' (in) and 'bracchium' (arm), indicating a physical action. Therefore, in paragraph 9, 'embrace' means 'to hold in one’s arms,' which aligns with the literal interpretation of the components.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The author’s use of the omniscient point of view in most of the story best enables the reader to —
identify with Professor Hugo’s excitement
understand the reactions of the humans
create a mental picture of the setting
judge Professor Hugo’s effect on crowds
Answer explanation
The omniscient point of view allows the reader to access the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters, which helps in understanding the reactions of the humans to Professor Hugo's actions and ideas.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
Answer explanation
The correct choice highlights that curiosity is a fundamental trait shared by all intelligent beings, which aligns with the theme of exploration and understanding in the selection.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Read a student's summary of the story.
Professor Hugo brought his Space Zoo to Chicago. People were happy and lined up early to see the amazing show of animals from other planets. The professor took a dollar from each person. Two months later, the ship got to Kaan, and the horse-spiders came out of the ship. They were surprised by the Earth people and thought the money they gave the professor was worth it.
Which correction should the student make?
Change were happy to had been happy
Change took to takes
Change came out to come out
Change gave to give
Answer explanation
The correct choice is to change 'came out' to 'come out' to maintain the present tense consistency in the summary. The horse-spiders' action is described in a way that aligns with the ongoing narrative.
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