Rattlesnake Hunt

What does the author of "Rattlesnake Hunt" do when she finds a snake under the violet she picks?

• She screams and runs.

• She freezes in terror.

• She begins to tremble.

• She steps back slowly.

How has the author of "Rattlesnake Hunt" changed by the end of the essay?

• She fears snakes more than ever.

• She is no longer so afraid of snakes.

• She no longer cares about snakes.

• She admires snakes but fears them.

From "Rattlesnake Hunt," which of these qualities would you infer is most important for catching snakes?

• a lack of fear

• an ability to move silently

• knowledge of snakes' habits

• physical strength

What feeling does the word choice in this passage from "Rattlesnake Hunt" convey? Ross Allen, a young Florida herpetologist, invited me to join him on a hunt in the upper Everglades.

• casual

• informal

• technical

• humorous

What feeling does the word choice in this passage from "Rattlesnake Hunt" convey? The scientific and dispassionate detachment of the material and the man made a desirable approach to rattlesnake territory.

• formal

• informal

• technical

• humorous

What is the primary setting of "Rattlesnake Hunt"?

• A) A dense forest

• B) A desert

• C) The upper Everglades

• D) A mountain range

Which literary device is predominantly used in "Rattlesnake Hunt" to describe the snakes?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

What is the author's initial reaction to the idea of hunting rattlesnakes in "Rattlesnake Hunt"?

• A) Excitement

• B) Indifference

• C) Fear

• D) Curiosity

In "Rattlesnake Hunt," what role does Ross Allen play?

• A) A fellow hunter

• B) A guide and expert

• C) A rival snake catcher

• D) A local villager

What theme is explored in "Rattlesnake Hunt"?

• A) The beauty of nature

• B) Overcoming fear

• C) The importance of friendship

• D) The thrill of adventure