Winter Bees and Other Poems of the Cold

How do tundra swans respond to the challenge of cold weather?

• They huddle close together.

• They relocate to warmer areas.

• They fly more often to stay warm.

• They use the snow to blend in with their surroundings.

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What does the word lull mean as it is used in “Snake’s Lullaby”?

• calm

• noise

• snow

• freeze

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The author of “Snowflake Wakes” describes snowflakes falling with their arms outstretched. What example of figurative language is this phrase the best example of?

• simile

• metaphor

• onomatopoeia

• personification

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What topic is found in both “Winter Bees” and “Snake’s Lullaby”?

• seeking shelter

• protecting against predators

• working together for a common purpose

• hunting styles of different animal groups

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Based on the information in the passage, why do tree buds develop a tough coating?

• to save food for the leaves

• to prevent insects from eating the leaves

• to make the leaves stronger when they sprout in the spring

• to protect the future leaves against very cold weather conditions

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