Protecting the kakapo - Bob Murrows

What was the main idea in the short informational text, "Protecting the Kakapo" ?

• The Kakapo are some of the most unique birds on planet earth

• The Kakapo is an endangered species in need of a recovery team

• The Kakapo was the most dominant (strongest) species in New Zealand

• The Kakapo was taking over the entire island of New Zealand

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Which best describes the Kakapo ?

• These are very small and mean birds

• Make loud noises, cant fly, and have a strong sweet odor to them.

• Extremely aggressive toward other animals

• The biggest birds on New Zealand

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Where did the story take place (setting) ?

• in a book (not the right answer)

• United States

• New Zealand/ CodFish Island

• Europe

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What animals were negatively impacting the Kakapo population?

• dogs, hamsters and frogs

• cats, weasels and rats

• worms, eagles and velociraptors

• Shark, whales and dolphins

What was the theme (central idea/meaning) of the book?

• Be careful what you believe

• Never trust anyone

• Protect all living species and nature

• Protect the ozone, lower carbon emissions and stop burning the forests

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Who was part of the team responsible for helping the Kakapo?

• army, navy and air force

• scientists, forest rangers and volunteers

• poachers, hunters and bird watchers

• Teachers, students and families

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Choose the genre (below) that best describes-

intended to explain or describe something

• expository

• narrative

• comedy

• horror

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