Reading
What is the overall theme of the passage?
Future plans do not always turn out as expected.
For the characters in the passage, “Dish Night” was a what?
plan for them to start a family.
According to the text, which animal is used as an example to show that all things it can do might be considered behavior?
Humans
Are animals single-celled or multicellular?
Multicellular
Which of the following is NOT one of the three criteria used in the passage to define an animal?
Having a nervous system
Though the dream of having a family is not fully achieved at the end, the boy and girl
continue to be hopeful and work towards it. What shows this?
The thousands of dishes
What is the significance of the line “[she] never failed to mention we were a few pieces
shy of the full set”?
Her dream of a family was not complete without him.
What is the first criterion for an organism to be classified as an animal?
Feed on organic matter
What type of cells make up animals?
Eukaryotic cells
Why are plants excluded from the definition of animals given in the passage?
Plants use sunlight as an energy source and make their own food.
“[A]t a Sunday matinee” means the character arrived at the theatre during
the daytime.
When the boy sees “broken pieces of crockery” and “drifts of smashed china,” this is
important because it means
The dream of starting a family is interrupted while he is away.
What internal component must animals have to absorb nutrients and convert them into energy?
A stomach
What protein do animal cells produce to provide structure and hold them together?
Collagen
What type of protein helps provide structure to animal cells and tissues?
Collagen
What event was happening during the time of the passage?
World War II
What do the pieces of white bone china collected from the Wells Theatre symbolize for the young woman?
The china symbolizes her hopes, dreams, and the foundation of a future family. She views the simple, modern pieces as enduring objects that will last long after the movies are forgotten, planning to collect enough for a family of eight.
What is the second criterion an animal must meet?
Be able to move from one place to another
Where is collagen found in an animal's body?
In skin, tendons, bones, and ligaments
Which characteristic distinguishes animal cells from plant cells according to the passage?
At least some animal cells produce collagen.
In context, the word “crockery” most means
dishes.
How does the narrator's perspective on the broken china he sees during the war in Europe affect his understanding of his mission?
Everywhere he goes in Europe, the narrator sees shattered crockery and drifts of broken china along the roads and beaches. Finding a smooth piece of china washed in the sea makes him connect the destruction abroad directly back to the domestic life and future he left behind, leading him to believe that preserving or fighting for that fragile, everyday life is the true purpose of his service.
Why is movement crucial for animals?
To find food and mates
How many total criteria must an organism meet to be considered an animal?
Four
Why are fungi not classified as animals?
They do not produce collagen.