1) What is the author’s purpose for writing this article? a) to persuade readers that ligers are better than tigons b) to share information about ligers and tigons c) to entertain readers with a narrative about wild animals d) to convince people to visit zoos with unusual animals 2) What is revealed about the author’s feelings in the 2nd to the last paragraph? a) The author is concerned about ligers and tigons contracting diseases. b) The author hopes that the practice of cross-breeding ends soon. c) The author is actually in favor of cross-breeding ligers and tigons. d) The author realizes that ligers and tigons are found in most countries. 3) Choose the sentence that BEST summarizes the feelings in the 2nd to the last paragraph. a) Although the voices of the activists against hybrid animals ring loud and clear, there are also those who are in favor of this type of crossbreeding. b) They believe that visitors have become bored with the typical zoo animals, and have moved on to other weekend activities like amusements parks where they can satisfy their desires for thrills and excitement. c) They argue that these tourists are finding their way back to zoos because of crossbred animals like ligers and tigons. d) These animals provide that excitement for the new and exotic. e) They also point out that the money made from these new tourists help to feed and take care of all the animals in the zoo. f) So, in essence, the ligers and the tigons are actually improving the lives of all animals. 4) Based on the information in the article, why would ligers be easier to train than tigons? a) because ligers are bigger than tigons b) because ligers are more common than tigons c) because ligers are more social than tigons d) because ligers are better swimmers than tigons 5) “Although these hybrid felines are often confused, they do contain distinct characteristics.” What does the word “distinct” mean as used in this sentence? a) separate b) aggressive c) bewildered d) submissive 6) Place a check mark before TWO statements that show the disadvantages of crossbreeding. a) Visitors are bored with typical zoo animals. b) Tigons can roar like a tiger, and growl like a lion. c) These types of hybrid arrive with a bigger risk of diseases. d) These animals provide excitement for the new and exotic. 7) What is implied with the title of this article? a) Ligers and tigons are becoming extinct. b) Ligers and tigons are difficult to tell apart. c) Ligers and tigons are very controversial. d) Ligers and tigons are very popular. 8) In which section would you find information about a famous hybrid? a) Ligers b) Tigons c) The Benefits of Crossbreeding d) The Dangers of Crossbreeding 9) Which characteristics are specific to Ligers in comparison to Tigons?  a) have lion fathers b) smaller c) deep orange 10) Which characteristics are specific to Tigons in comparison to Ligers? a) have lion fathers b) smaller c) more common d) very social

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