"Zoo" review

Which statement best describes how the reader can tell that the selection is written from a third-person omniscient point of view?

• It focuses on the perspective of the animals in the zoo.

• It focuses on the feelings of the children visiting the zoo.

• It includes the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters.

• It includes the thoughts of Professor Hugo from his perspective.

What is the effect of the point of view in paragraphs 8–14, after the scene change?

• It emphasizes the physical strangeness of the Kaan creatures.

• It presents family life on Kaan in a familiar and relatable way.

• It proves that life on Kaan is notably different than life on Earth.

• It shows why the creatures of Kaan are so interesting to people on Earth.

The word embrace comes from the Latin prefix in-, meaning “in,” and root bracchium, meaning “arm.” Based on this information, what is the meaning of the word embrace as it is used in paragraph 9?

• To include in a group

• To accept or support

• To hold in one’s arms

• To take into account

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

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 theme the author presents through the use of descriptions of human behavior?

• Humans like to be frightened.

• Humans wish to explore other planets.

• Humans value exciting entertainment.

• Humans spend money carelessly.

Which two details prove the narrator is not a character in the story?

• The narrator describes the large crowds.

• The narrator focuses on one character at a time.

• The narrator makes observations about the aliens.

• The narrator never uses personal pronouns I or me.

• The narrator knows things it would be impossible for a character to know.

What can you infer about the other planets Professor Hugo visited with the horse-spider people of Kaan?

• The zoo was a disappointment to people of the other planets.

• The horse-spider people frightened the people of the other planets.

• The citizens of the other planets paid Professor Hugo to observe the horse-spider people.

• Professor Hugo told the people of the other planets that they were the real zoo being observed.

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A: Which phrase best describes Professor Hugo?

• A strange traveler

• A reckless leader

• A scary entertainer

• A clever businessman

Part B: Which two details about Professor Hugo’s actions best support the answer to Part A?

• He collects money from both the people of Earth and the creatures of Kaan.

• He encourages the people of Earth to tell all their friends about his show.

• He lies to the people of Earth about where the zoo creatures come from.

• He tells frightening stories to both the people of Earth and the creatures of Kaan.

• He takes money from the creatures of Kaan without them knowing about it.