Which detail from the passage is the best clue to the meaning of the word?

"This creature is a master of disguises."

Which detail from "Having a Hissing Fit" supports your answer to Part A?

"If acting like a venomous snake doesn't work,"

Which detail from "A Master of Disguises" best supports that main idea?

"has learned to trick predators"

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

to contrast camouflage and mimicry

Part A: This sentence contains a simile: "This bird is like a one-man band!" What does it mean?

The lyrebird can make many different sounds.

Which detail in "The Last Resort" helped you choose the synonym in Part A?

"rely on the ultimate survival tactic"

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

a photo of a hognose snake coiled up

Which phrase from "Sticks and Stones" best supports your answer to Part A?

"There is a critical difference"

The Greek word "mimikos" means "something to do with mimes." What meaning does "mimicry" have?

the art of pretending by acting like another

Part A: What is the unstated main idea of "A Master of Disquises"?

The mimic octopus imitates different fish.

This medicine reduces the production of mucus.

thick substance made in the body

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1
The bandage is sterile.
tight
clean
unraveled
crinkled
2
Which detail from the passage is the best clue to the meaning of the word?
"This creature is a master of disguises."
"Animals that use camouflage try to 'blend in'"
"eating a flatfish is like drinking sour milk."
"Many predators don't like to eat dead animals."
3
Which detail from "Having a Hissing Fit" supports your answer to Part A?
"The hognose snake is a harmless snake"
"the hognose will...release a foul smell,"
"Snakes might look scary enough to you and me"
"If acting like a venomous snake doesn't work,"
4
Water is critical to living creatures.
satisfying
necessary
unfamiliar
enjoyable
5
Which detail from "A Master of Disguises" best supports that main idea?
"In the tropical waters of Indonesia"
"eating a flatfish...tastes horrible!"
"Most octopuses hide among reefs"
"has learned to trick predators"
6
Which context clue from "...No, It's a Lyrebird!" helped you figure out the simile?
"amazes and fools"
"small brown bird"
"some unusual sounds."
"to fool predators,"
7
Part A: What is one of the author's purposes for writing "Sticks and Stones"?
to contrast camouflage and mimicry
to show why camouflage is best
to describe the different looks of insects
to explain why insects mimic other objects
8
Both plants and animals specialize in order to survive.
adapt to an environment
grow big and strong
become different colors
cool off during hot weather
9
Part A: This sentence contains a simile: "This bird is like a one-man band!" What does it mean?
The lyrebird can make only one sound.
The lyrebird can make many different sounds.
The lyrebird carries many musical instruments.
The lyrebird plays like a concert band.
10
Which detail in "The Last Resort" helped you choose the synonym in Part A?
"there is no thrill in the hunt"
"rely on the ultimate survival tactic"
"bats, lizards, spiders, and toads
"Many predators don't like to eat"
11
Part A: Which word is a synonym for the word "strategy" in "The Last Resort"?
plan
sleep
reptile
dance
12
Listening to music enables us to relax.
makes it possible for
nudges
makes it difficult for
cautions
13
Part A: Which type of graphic would be most helpful to understand "Having a Hissing Fit"?
a photo of a hognose snake sunning itself
a photo of a hognose snake playing dead
a photo of a hognose snake coiled up
a close-up photo of a hognose snake's fangs
14
Which phrase from "Sticks and Stones" best supports your answer to Part A?
"There is a critical difference"
"Let's take a look"
"use camouflage...to avoid predators."
"best mimics of objects are insects."
15
The Greek word "mimikos" means "something to do with mimes." What meaning does "mimicry" have?
the art of pretending by acting like another
the art of imagining that you work with invisible objects
the art of entertaining by using careful movements
the art of dressing in dark clothes and wearing white makeup
16
Part A: What is the unstated main idea of "A Master of Disquises"?
The mimic octopus hides among rocks.
The mimic octopus tastes just like a flatfish.
The mimic octopus lives where it is unprotected.
The mimic octopus imitates different fish.
17
Tigers are scarce in this area.
eerie
not curious
extinct
not plentiful
18
This medicine reduces the production of mucus.
the outer layer of the body
liquid that carries oxygen through the body
the inner frame of the body
thick substance made in the body

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