Venus Fly Trap

Which word has a prefix?

• completely

• leftover

• muddy

• reabsorb

Which literary device is used when the author writes "Snap!" in the first paragraph?

• imagery

• onomatopoeia

• oxymoron

• simile

What happens before digestive juices dissolve parts of the insect?

• The leaves reopen.

• The leaves release the exoskeleton.

• The leaves reabsorb the digestive juices.

• The leaves squeeze tightly around the food.

What can be concluded about the Venus Flytrap?

• The plant requires very little food to survive.

• The plant effectively controls unwanted flies.

• The plant is able to survive in most environments.

• The plant is common in most parts of the United States.

What is the purpose of digestive juices in a Venus Flytrap?

• They dissolve the exoskeleton of the insect.

• They dissolve the soft inner parts of the insect.

• They remove the leftover parts of the insect.

• They cause the leaves to squeeze shut tightly.

What causes the leaves of the Venus Flytrap to close?

• The plant needs food.

• The leaves form an airtight seal.

• The leaves release digestive juices.

• The sensitive hairs on the leaves are touched.

What is the author's purpose for writing this passage?

• to persuade the reader to plant a Venus Flytrap

• to inform the reader of how to care for a Venus Flytrap

• to inform the reader about facts relating to a Venus Flytrap

• to entertain the reader about the excitement of owning a Venus Flytrap