Penguin Chick

Why did the male emperor penguin hold his egg on his feet?

• to carry it to the nest
• to see how heavy it is
• to hide it from bears
• to make sure it is warm

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When did the mother penguin leave the rookery? Look in book.

• before the father took the egg
• after the ice melted
• before the parents sang together
• after the egg hatched

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Why did the father penguin stay with the egg instead of the mother penguin?

• He was bigger and fatter and could live longer without food
• He had thicker feathers, making it easier for him to stay warm
• He was faster anf stronger and could chase away the other animals
• He was a better swimmer, making it easier for him to hunt food.

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What happened after the egg cracked? Use your book.

• The chicks began to move inside.
• The father moved into the huddle.
• The chick came out of the egg.
• Ther mother left the rookery.

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Why did the author write this selection?

• to tell an exciting story about penguins
• to describe how penguins live
• to compare penguins to other birds
• to ask people to help penguins

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Why is it important for a chick's down to be fluffy?

• it helps the chick swim
• it makes the chick look cute
• it helps keep the chick warm
• it makes the chick's coat waterproof

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If a penguin's skin got wet while it was swimming, the penguin would...

• get cold
• look fluffy
• feel hungry
• swim better

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Why does it take 3 days for the mother penguin to reach the water? Use your book

• the snow is deep

• she gets lost in a snowstorm

• the shore is frozen for miles

• she stops to play with other mothers

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In order to keep the egg on his feet, the father penguin must.... Use your book

• shuffle when he walks

• slide across the ice on his belly

• huddle with other penguin fathers

• curl the tips of his wings around the egg

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How do penguins send messages to each other? Use your book

• by flapping their wings

• by thumping the ground

• by doing a special dance

• by trumpeting and whistling

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