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A. Victoria reluctantly goes to the zoo with her Uncle Will but ends up learning about the importance of family and protection from the animals they see.
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B. Victoria is reluctant, while Uncle Will is excited.
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D. She appreciates the experience and what she learns from it.
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A. He encourages her to appreciate the animals and their behaviors.
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C. They display protective behavior.
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B. It provides her with new learning opportunities and experiences.
A Lesson at the Zoo
Victoria didn't want to go to the zoo with her Uncle Will. She wanted to stay in bed until she felt like getting up.
"Saturday's my day to sleep in," she grumbled when Uncle Will called to invite her.
"But you'll miss out on a great learning experience," he argued, and laughed when she grumbled some more. "Tell you what, Vic; I'll take you to Whoppers for a milkshake and fries afterward."
"What an incentive," Victoria said in an insincere tone. But later, she admitted to herself that Whoppers was something she didn't want to miss.
Now she stood in the gravel driveway that led to the front door of her home. It was going to be hot, so she'd worn a t–shirt and her favorite white shorts. They smelled freshly laundered, and they still felt warm from the dryer. The gravel crunched beneath the tires of Uncle Will's battered truck as he drove down Victoria's driveway. Uncle Will had driven that truck ever since she could remember. He was a successful zookeeper, and he could afford a newer truck, but he didn't want to give up his old Ford. He even called it by name—Carolina, after one of the gorillas at his zoo.
Arriving at the zoo, Uncle Will took Victoria straight to the lion's den. There, lying near their mother, was a pair of sleeping cubs. To Victoria, they looked like overgrown kittens. Their coats were tawny and sleek in the sunshine. In sleep, their furry faces looked so innocent. Their mother bristled with defensive pride every time Uncle Will got close to them. Throughout the day, Victoria saw many animals, but none impressed her like the lioness and her new cubs.
When it was time to go, Victoria was longing for the milkshakes and fries Uncle Will had promised her. Her throat was dry, her feet ached from walking, and her nose was sore from a sunburn. At last, they reached Whoppers. Sitting at the counter in the old–fashioned–style ice cream shop, Victoria took an enormous bite of her creamy vanilla milkshake.
"So," Uncle Will began, around a mouthful of crispy, hot onion rings. "What did you learn from the animals?"
"Learn from them?" Victoria frowned at him. Not only did he expect her to give up her Saturday morning sleep–in, he expected her to learn something from it!
"Yes. Animals teach us things, you know," Uncle Will grinned.
Victoria was quiet, thinking for a moment. Finally, she said, "I liked the lioness best."
"Oh, yes, yes. Good ol' Ruth. She's a great mother."
"That's what I liked about her. She was protective," Victoria explained.
"And what did she teach you?" Uncle Will pressed her.
"About family," Victoria smiled.
1.
Which of the following best summarizes "A Lesson at the Zoo"?
A.Victoria reluctantly goes to the zoo with her Uncle Will but ends up learning about the importance of family and protection from the animals they see.
B.Victoria enjoys a day at the zoo with her Uncle Will and learns about various animals and their habitats.
C.Victoria spends a day at the zoo with her Uncle Will and enjoys milkshakes and fries afterward.
D.Victoria visits the zoo with her Uncle Will and learns about the responsibilities of a zookeeper.
2.
How do Victoria and Uncle Will respond differently to the idea of going to the zoo?
A.Victoria is excited, while Uncle Will is reluctant.
B.Victoria is reluctant, while Uncle Will is excited.
C.Both Victoria and Uncle Will are excited.
D.Both Victoria and Uncle Will are reluctant.
3.
How do Victoria's feelings about the zoo trip change throughout the story?
A.She becomes more excited as she sees the animals.
B.She remains indifferent to the zoo trip.
C.She becomes tired and frustrated.
D.She appreciates the experience and what she learns from it.
4.
How does Uncle Will's point of view influence Victoria's experience at the zoo?
A.He encourages her to appreciate the animals and their behaviors.
B.He forces her to learn specific lessons from the animals.
C.He makes the zoo trip more challenging for her.
D.He distracts her from enjoying the zoo by focusing on milkshakes and fries.
5.
How do the lioness and her cubs respond to Uncle Will's presence?
A.They show aggression towards him.
B.They ignore him.
C.They display protective behavior.
D.They become playful.
6.
How does the setting of the zoo impact Victoria's experience?
A.It makes her more tired and uncomfortable.
B.It provides her with new learning opportunities and experiences.
C.t overwhelms her with sensory stimulation.
D.It makes her appreciate nature more.
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