What is the meaning of mucus?

thick substance made in the body

What is one of the author's purposes for writing "Sticks and Stones"?

to contrast camouflage and mimicry

Which type of graphic would be most helpful to understand "Having a Hissing Fit"?

a photo of a hognose snake coiled up

What is the unstated main idea of "A Master of Disguises"?

The mimic octopus imitates different fish

Greek word "mimikos" means "to have something to do with mimes" How does this help you figure out what "mimicry" means?

the art of pretending by acting like another

From "...No, It's a Lyrebird!" "This bird is like a one-man band!" is a simile. What does it mean?

The lyrebird can make many different sounds

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1
Enables means to make it not possible
True
False
2
What does the word critical mean?
necessary
staisfying
enjoyable
unfamiliar
3
What is the meaning of mucus?
liquid that carries oxygen through the body
thick substance made in the body
the outer layer of the body
the sweat from exercising
4
Sterile means clean.
True
False
5
What is one of the author's purposes for writing "Sticks and Stones"?
to show why camouflage is best
to describe the different looks for insects
to explain why insects mimic other objects
to contrast camouflage and mimicry
6
Which type of graphic would be most helpful to understand "Having a Hissing Fit"?
a photo of a hognose snake playing dead
a close-up photo of a hognose snake's fangs
a photo of a hognose snake sunning itself
a photo of a hognose snake coiled up
7
Which word is a synonym for the word "strategy" in "Last Resort"?
plan
dance
reptile
sleep
8
What does scarce mean?
not plentiful
extinct
eerie
not curious
9
What is the unstated main idea of "A Master of Disguises"?
The mimic octupus lives where it is unprotected
The mimic octopus tastes just like a flatfish
The mimic octopus hides among rocks
The mimic octopus imitates different fish
10
Greek word "mimikos" means "to have something to do with mimes" How does this help you figure out what "mimicry" means?
the art of imagining that you work with invisible objects
the art of entertaining by using careful movements
the art of pretending by acting like another
the art of dressing in dark clothes and wearing white makeup
11
From "...No, It's a Lyrebird!" "This bird is like a one-man band!" is a simile. What does it mean?
The lyrebird can make many different sounds
The lyrebird can make only one second
The lyrebird plays like a concert band
The lyrebird carries many musical instruments
12
What does specialize mean?
grow big and strong
become different colors
adapt to an environment
cool off during hot weather

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