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Last summer, James and Jose opened a lemonade stand to raise money to benefit their local animal shelter. Although their lemonade might not be categorized as the “best lemonade” in town, each Saturday proved successful as patrons became more aware of where the money was going. It wasn’t uncommon for the entire neighborhood to purchase a glass of freshly squeezed lemonade from their stand during a given weekend. On Sundays, the money garnished was used to supply much needed dog food for the animal shelter.

Why did James and Jose open a lemonade stand?

• Because they loved animals

• Because they were known to have made the “best lemonade” in town

• Because they wanted to raise money for their local animal shelter

• Because their neighbors really liked lemonade

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The local animal shelter has raised $40,000 thus far this year, and $10,000 of it came from James’ and Jose’s lemonade stand profits! That’s quite a donation for two 6th graders to have amassed in neighborhood lemonade sales. Some of the shelter’s money goes toward research, but money collected as a result of lemonade sales is used to purchase dog food for the shelter. The city newspaper recently highlighted a story about the shelter last week.

What was purchased with the money Jose and James earned from their lemonade stand?

• research

• dog food

• newspapers

• lemonade supplies

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Frogs have an assortment of skin tones: blue, green, purple, black, and red. Most poisonous frogs have brilliantly vivid hues. A predator who feasts on a poisonous frog will never forget that bright color! Frog skin is also porous, or absorbent, which means water enters and leaves their bodies rapidly. For this reason their habitat is in close proximity to and in water.

Why do frogs live near water?

• Their skin colors make them hot.

• Predators who feast on frogs are afraid of the water.

• The water helps hide the bright color of their skin.

• Their skin is porous which allows water to enter and exit their bodies quickly.

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Frogs spend a considerable amount of their time in water. Their webbed feet help them paddle, and their strong legs help propel, or push, them quickly as they swim. They don’t need fins because their hind legs and webbed feet work simultaneously to evade predators.

Why don’t frogs need fins?

• Their legs and webbed feet work together to help them move.

• They have strong legs.

• They spend so much time in the water that they are used to it.

• Predators would see the fins and eat the frogs.

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A professional animal trainer works diligently with all sorts of animals. The focus is on teaching directives, or commands, that the animal can follow and complete. The trainer uses treats to communicate to the animal when a command is properly executed. With enough repetitions, the monkey can learn exactly what the trainer wants the monkey to do. Jessica’s monkey learned how to successfully open a door during its very first lesson.

How does a trainer let an animal know that they are following commands correctly?

• The trainer verbally praises the animal.

• The trainer uses treats.

• It teaches it directives.

• It uses repetition.

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Even the best trained dogs can go venture beyond their homestead. That’s why many pet owners have microchips installed as a precaution. How will someone know who the dog’s owner is if it has no collar or tags? A microchip contains pertinent information including an identification number assigned to the animal which makes it easier and faster to reunite owner’s and their pets.

How does a microchip help identify a lost dog?

• It makes it easier to reunite it with its owners.

• It replaces its collar or tags.

• It contains the dog's specific identification number.

• It is used as only a precaution.

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Microchips are easily and quickly implanted just under the skin in a dog or cat. Once the chip is in place, it goes unnoticed by the animal due to its minute size, that of a grain of rice. This microchip is activated by a scanner that reads and transmits the identification number to a computer screen where it can be read.

Why aren't the animals bothered by the microchips?

• The chips are inserted under the skin.

• It is activated digitally, so it doesn't have to be touched.

• The dogs can't feel it.

• It is very small (the size of a grain of sand).

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Tory noticed the banner above a booth at the summer fair which read, “Ring Toss, Win a Prize”. In the stall were a variety of glass bottles clustered closely together. Overhead dangled a collection of prizes such as stuffed animals of various sizes, shapes, and colors. “Ooh, I want one!” squealed Tory enthusiastically.

What type of game did Tony want to play?

• Ring Toss

• Glass Bottles

• Stuffed Animals

• A fair booth game

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In 1996, American veterinarians voted to establish regulations, or rules, governing the use of microchips. By 2001, scientists conducted various research studies to ensure the chips are safe. They wanted to ensure that the microchips didn’t harm skin or cause any other injuries. Today, microchips are widely used to keep pets safe.

How many years went by from the time rules were established to govern microchips and microchips were ensured to be safe?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

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Julia’s brother was happily frolicking in the ocean water beneath the blazing sun for well over an hour. Her mom from her shaded deckchair, instantly snatched the sunscreen, and immediately detected that it hadn’t been opened, as the safety seal had not been broken. “Sam! Come here right this instant!” she commanded.

How did Julia's mom know that her brother had not put on sunscreen?

• He was playing in the water and wasn't listening to her.

• The sunscreen bottle felt light when she picked it up.

• He was young and usually forgetful.

• The safety seal had not been broken.

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