Question 1

What is the author's purpose for writing this passage?

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to inform the reader about a special event

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to describe how to train a puppy to play football

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to persuade the reader to watch The Puppy Bowl instead of the Super Bowl

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to entertain the reader with a story about puppies

Question 2

Which of the following statements from the passage is an opinion?

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With their big eyes and clumsy ways, puppies are very cute to watch on a football field.

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A referee watches the puppies during the game and stops the game when necessary.

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However, the stadium is much smaller than a regular football stadium.

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The cable channel decided to create a show that viewers would find interesting.

Question 3

In paragraph 8, what does the word "foul" mean?

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soiled (make a dirty mess)

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illegal (against the law)

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unfair (not fair)

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evil (mean)

Question 4

What was the solution to the Animal Planet's problem of only having a few viewers on the day of each Super Bowl?

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The cable channel decided to create a show that viewers would find interesting.

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The Puppy Bowl is played in a stadium with footballs.

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The Puppy Bowl has an entertaining halftime show performed by kittens.

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The stars of the show arrive in New York City, where the big event is filmed.

Question 5

What is the reason the puppies are divided into groups with puppies their own size? (hint: go back to paragraph 7)

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To make the game fair

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To make the puppies feel safe

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To make it easier to see them when they play

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To make it easier to be photographed

Question 6

What is paragraph 10 mostly about?

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The animals that play in The Puppy Bowl are all adopted.

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Only the cutest moments of the event are televised.

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More than just puppies are a part of The Puppy Bowl.

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Animal shelters provide all of the animals for the show.

Question 7

"The Puppy Bowl" is an example of which type of text?

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nonfiction

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fiction

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poetry

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drama

Question 8

Which section can you find information about WHEN The Puppy Bowl began?  (Highlight your evidence in the passage to show me!)

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Play by Play

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Everyone Wins

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Picking Puppy Players

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Puppy Protection

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