Quest for the Tree Kangaroo

Question 1

antonyms: I will remove her name from the fifth grade list and add it to the sixth grade list.

Accepted Answer

remove, add

Question 2

What caused the tree kangaroos to come out on the first day the team spotted them?

Accepted Answer

the warm weather

Question 3

The tree kangaroo can move like an acrobat.

Accepted Answer

simile

Question 4

Which pair of words are synonyms?

Accepted Answer

support, help

Question 5

What does calculate mean: "Please calculate the price of this shirt on sale.

Accepted Answer

figure out mathmatically

Question 6

presence means: "Mr. Rollins expects our presence at every club meeting."

Accepted Answer

attendance

Question 7

What does the word bush mean as used here: "...in the trackless bush."

Accepted Answer

untouched land

Question 8

Why do the scientists have to measure the tree kangaroos' necks?

Accepted Answer

to fit them with radio collars

Question 9

Which word means the opposite of rural? "In rural areas, firefighters are often volunteers."

Accepted Answer

urban

Question 10

What does perch mean? "The lizard returned to its perch in a tree to bask in the sun."

Accepted Answer

high resting place

Question 11

Why did the author use the simile "like an acrobat" with describing details in the story?

Accepted Answer

to provide a detailed description

Question 12

What is a tree 'roo?

Accepted Answer

a tree kangaroo

Question 13

Synonyms: Suki moved so rapidly that she quickly began to approach the runner.

Accepted Answer

rapidly, quickly

Question 14

When the tracker climbs a nearby tree, what effect does it have on the tree kangaroos?

Accepted Answer

It climbs higher.

Question 15

What does beaming mean: "Mary could not stop beaming about her good luck."

Accepted Answer

smiling brightly

Question 16

Which word is an antonym of the word remember?

Accepted Answer

forget

Question 17

What could be a consequence if the scientists do not examine the tree kangaroo quickly?

Accepted Answer

The anesthesia will wear off.

Question 18

What will be one effect of this day's work with the kangaroos?

Accepted Answer

Tree 'roos can be located.

Question 19

What does data mean? "Lisa collected data on the tree kangaroos."

Accepted Answer

information

Question 20

Which pair of words are synonyms?

Accepted Answer

peaceful, calm

Question 21

The reader understands what? "Anesthetic machine? Gas ready?" Holly asks. "The other 'roo OK?"

Accepted Answer

the speed and drama of exam

Question 22

What does the word "tracking" mean?

Accepted Answer

following

Question 23

What does the word snug mean: "The boaters must make sure their life preservers are snug."

Accepted Answer

closely fitted

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