Interrupted Journey: Saving Endangered Sea Turtles

Why does the young sea turtle become confused while swimming?

• It has too much food to eat.

• The days begin to lengthen.

• The water grows colder and colder.

• It cannot find its mom.

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If the sea turtle is not found by volunteers, it will probably

• die on the beach.

• look for its family.

• swim farther to the south.

• find warm shelter.

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What effect does the wind on the ocean have on Max?

• It blows warm water on Max.

• It makes the waves smaller for Max to enjoy.

• It causes Max's eyes to water.

• It forces the ocean to wash over Max.

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Max and his mother walk on the Cape Cod Beach during November because

• it is where the pilgrims once walked.

• it is the calmest time on the Cape Cod Shore.

• that is when sea turtles need help to stay alive.

• they enjoy seeing the snow swirl over the water.

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Max and his mother hunt for sea turtles in order to

• find turtles to keep as pets.

• capture turtles to give to aquariums.

• count how many turtles died that year.

• save turtles that are threatened or endangered.

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Why does Max put a stick near the sea turtle?

• To protect the turtle from predators.

• To show which direction the wind is blowing.

• To let the turtle know it is on land when it wakes up.

• To mark the spot where the turtle is for the rescue team.

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What happens right after Max sees the turtle move in the wading pool?

• The turtle is returned to the ocean.

• The team is convinced the turtle is still alive.

• The team lowers the temperature of the turtle.

• A veterinarian listens closely for the turtle's heartbeat.

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A sign that the turtle is dead would be

• wide-open eyes

• dried and wrinkled skin

• a slow but steady heartbeat

• a temperature above 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Why do guests at the Hidden Harbor Motel stay out of the swimming pool?

• The pool has no water.

• The pool is full of sea turtles.

• Guests just swim in the nearby ocean.

• Guests would have to pay extra to swim.

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By setting the turtle free in a cove, Richie Moretti hopes the turtle will

• learn how to avoid fishing nets.

• have the best chance of survival.

• find a home and stay in the cove.

• be around tourists and entertain them.

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