Hyena Reading Quiz

What is the passage mostly about?

• Hyenas have powerful jaws and strong teeth.

• Hyenas are scavengers.

• Hyenas hunt and find food in different ways.

By hunting in groups, hyenas...

• are not afraid of predators.

• can eat more food.

• can take down bigger animals.

When does a hyena call out to its clan?

• when it is lost

• when it has food to share

• when it is tired

Which sentence is true?

• Hyenas share food with the clan.

• Hyenas will hunt with about 1 or 2 other hyenas from the clan.

• Hyenas have strong teeth, but can mot eat animal bones.

Why do hyenas hunt in groups?

• Because they get lonely without each other.

• Because they can eat larger animals with all the extra help.

• Because they need to be close by to share.

What did you

learn about hyenas from the caption on the first page?

• Hyenas look for their next meal.

• scavengers will eat dead animals.

• Hyenas' front legs are longer than their back legs.

What are 2 facts that you learned from this article?

• Africa is hot and dry.

• Hyenas eat buffaloes.

• Hyenas are scavengers.

• Hyenas are part of the dog family.