Cobras - Reading Comprehension ACAP Prep

What was the main reason the British government started the cobra bounty program?

• To make money for the British Empire

• To help Indian farmers protect their crops

• To reduce the number of venomous cobras in Delhi

• To increase the cobra population

Why did people start breeding cobras?

• They wanted to protect the species

• It was easier than catching wild cobras

• They were afraid of wild cobras

• The government forced them to

What unintended consequence resulted from the cobra bounty program?

• The cobra population decreased permanently

• The government made a profit

• More cobras were released into the wild

• People stopped fearing cobras

What does the term "cobra effect" mean based on the passage?

• A situation where a plan works perfectly

• A problem that solves itself naturally

• A well-intentioned solution that makes a problem worse

• A law that is ignored by the public

In the passage, the word "enterprising" most likely means:

• Lazy

• Resourceful

• Foolish

• Dangerous

Why did the British government cancel the bounty program?

• They ran out of money to pay rewards

• They realized people were breeding cobras for profit

• The cobra population was completely eliminated

• The program was too successful

How is the Chicago plastic bag example similar to the cobra effect?

• Both were successful in solving environmental issues

• Both involved banning a harmful item

• Both caused unintended consequences that worsened the original problem

• Both were quickly reversed and never implemented

What lesson can be learned from the "cobra effect"?

• Governments should always ban dangerous animals

• Solutions should be carefully planned to avoid unintended consequences

• Taxes are always a bad way to solve problems

• The British were unable to manage colonies effectively

In the United States, citizens cherish their ________ because it allows them to have freedom and rights.

• Justice

• Liberty

• Honor

• Equality

The children were so ________ at the party that their laughter echoed through the entire house.

• Boisterous

• Silent

• Solemn

• Miserable