Exotic Animals Are Not Pets

Read this sentence from paragraph 2 of "Exotic Animals Are Not Pets."

"They must adapt to live in cages or special glass boxes."

What does the word "adapt" mean in this sentence?

• to move to a new place

• to become a household pet

• to get used to something new

• to refuse to try something different

Read this sentence from "Exotic Animals Are Not Pets."

"But it can be very hard to give exotic pets what they need to stay healthy."

Which phrase from the passage best supports this statement?

• "To many people, this just doesn't seem fair."

• "An exotic pet like a snake might look neat, but it doesn't do much."

• "The place where an animal lives is called a habitat."

• "Getting the right food for a snake is not easy."

Look at the picture called "A Bearded Dragon Tank." What does it help you understand about having a bearded dragon for a pet?

• A bearded dragon spends a lot of time outside its tank.

• A bearded dragon is a fun pet to play with.

• A bearded dragon needs a lot of special gear to be healthy.

• A bearded dragon is easy to take care of.

Which of the following is an exotic pet?

• snake

• cat

• dog

• hamster

Under which heading in "Exotic Animals Are Not Pets" can you find information about what exotic pets need to be healthy?

• Is Keeping Exotic Pets Really Fair?

• Are Exotic Pets Fun?

• Can You Give an Exotic Pet Proper Care?

• What Should You Look For in a Pet?

Which idea from "Exotic Animals Are Not Pets" is supported by the first picture?

• Exotic pets can need a lot of special care to stay healthy and happy.

• People can do things with common pets they can't do with exotic pets.

• Most homes don't have what exotic pets need for a happy life.

• Common pets are the kinds of animals that most people have.

What is the writer's main point about exotic animals in "Exotic Animals Are Not Pets"?

• Exotic animals are fun to look at and make interesting pets.

• Exotic pets and common pets are the two main groups of pets.

• Exotic pets can't do things they would normally do in the wild.

• Exotic animals need more care and are less fun than common pets.