Characters
Who is the main character in the story Zoo?
A) Dad B) Mom C) Peter
C) Peter
Where does most of the story take place?
A) School B) Zoo C) Home
B) Zoo
Why does Peter go to the zoo?
A) To learn about animals B) To play games C) To visit a friend
A) To learn about animals
What is one theme of Zoo?
A) The importance of family B) How to play games C) Learning to cook
A) The importance of family
What does the word “observe” most likely mean?
A) Ignore B) Watch carefully C) Touch
B) Watch carefully
Which character is most excited about visiting the zoo?
A) Peter B) Dad C) Mom
A) Peter
What part of the zoo does Peter enjoy the most?
A) Reptile house B) Monkey exhibit C) Bird sanctuary
B) Monkey exhibit
What does Peter notice about the animals in the cages?
A) They look happy B) They look bored or sad C) They are sleeping
B) They look bored or sad
What lesson does Peter learn about animals?
A) Animals like candy B) Animals need care C) Animals can talk
B) Animals need care
What does the zoo sign about staying until 6:00 p.m. tell visitors?
A) Animals sleep B) Stay too late and it could be dangerous C) Tickets cost more
B) Stay too late and it could be dangerous
Who drives the family to the zoo?
A) Peter B) Dad C) Mom
B) Dad
What part of the zoo does Peter enjoy the most?
A) Reptile house B) Monkey exhibit C) Bird sanctuary
B) Monkey exhibit
What happens when Peter sees the monkeys?
A) He is scared B) He laughs and watches C) He ignores them
B) He laughs and watches
The story teaches readers to:
A) Ignore animals B) Respect and observe carefully C) Take animals home
B) Respect and observe carefully
What does Peter notice about the animals’ behavior?
A) They are bored or sad B) They are talking to him C) They are running everywhere
A) They are bored or sad
Which character asks questions about the animals?
A) Mom B) Peter C) Dad
B) Peter
What time of day does the family visit the zoo?
A) Morning B) Afternoon C) Evening
A) Morning
How does Peter feel at the end?
A) Excited B) Sad for the animals C) Angry
B) Sad for the animals
How does the story show kindness?
A) By feeding bad food B) By Peter noticing needs C) By running around
B) By Peter noticing needs
Which word describes how Peter feels at the end of the story?
A) Happy B) Sad C) Angry
B) Sad
Who shows kindness to the animals?
A) Peter B) Dad C) Mom
A) Peter
Which setting detail shows Peter cares about the animals?
A) He runs past exhibits B) He looks closely C) He eats snacks
B) He looks closely
What key event shows Peter cares about the animals?
A) He buys a souvenir B) He reads the signs C) He throws a ball
B) He reads the signs
Which idea is the main message?
A) Zoos are boring B) Learning and caring go hand in hand C) Animals are scary
B) Learning and caring go hand in hand
What does Peter do to show he is caring?
A) Throws a snack B) Reads signs and watches carefully C) Runs past animals
B) Reads signs and watches carefully