10 questions
Which is the central idea of the article?
More than 25 zoos have closed their elephant exhibits in recent years
People have been collecting and displaying animals for thousands of years
Many zoos are changing the way they treat and exhibit animals
Gorillas, monkeys, and bonobos at the Jacksonville Zoo have a large enclosure
Which detail best supports that central idea?
The Philadelphia Zoo introduced a trail system for its animals
Baby animals increase zoo attendance
Studies have shown that animals in captivity suffer from anxiety, stress, and boredom
The debate over keeping animals in captivity has grown more heated
Based on context clues, what does expansive mean in the following phrase: "The primates' expansive enclosure is a far cry from the metal cages that were once standard in zoos."
cramped
wild
old-fashioned
spacious
How are zoos today different from the past?
Zoos today are solely focused on entertainment
Zoos today devote millions of dollars to research and conservation
Zoos today do not breed endangered animals
Zoos today are not controversial
According to critics, which is one reason zoos are inhumane?
Some animals suffer from stress and anxiety.
Zoo enclosures have gotten larger.
Many animal species are endangered.
Jacksonville Zoo has computerized learning stations for its gorillas.
Why does the author mention zoos' breeding efforts for the red wolf and black-footed ferret?
To emphasize how difficult it is to help wild populations recover
To show how zoos have helped prevent some species from becoming extinct
To highlight the importance of enclosures that reflect animals' natural habitat
To convince readers that zoos should not breed endangered animals
Which detail best supports the idea that life in captivity is often difficult for animals?
Zoo attendance has increased by 20 percent over the past 15 years.
Some endangered animals do not have a natural habitat to go back to.
Big cats walk in endless loops in captivity but not in the wild.
Many animals raised in captivity lack the skills to survive in the wild.
Which best describes the structure of the article?
chronological
cause and effect
compare/contrast
problem/solution
Which word best describes Philadelphia Zoo's animal trail system?
standard
controversial
limiting
innovative
Which statement cannot be supported by the article?
Improvements in zoos will likely end the debate over keeping animals in captivity
Many zoos will transform how they treat and exhibit animals
In the eyes of critics, animal sanctuaries are more humane than zoos
Many species are endangered due to poaching and habitat loss.