Flying Squirrels

What does the word soar mean in paragraph 2?

• float

• laugh

• sleep

• steer

Which sentence from the passage shows that flying squirrels are nocturnal?

• "Their bodies help them soar through the air."

• "They can glide up to 150 feet in the air."

• "This means that they sleep during the day."

• "They mostly eat plants like leaves, seeds, and nuts."

Why did the author write this passage?

• to inform the reader about animals that can fly

• to inform the reader about an animal that floats from trees to the ground

• to entertain the reader with a story about a strange squirrel that can fly

• to persuade the reader to get a squirrel for a pet

According to the passage, how are birds different from flying squirrels?

• Birds have big eyes, but flying squirrels do not.

• Birds flap wings, but flying squirrels do not.

• Birds have tails, but flying squirrels do not.

• Birds eat leaves, but flying squirrels do not.

Which two words from the passage have short vowel sounds? Choose two correct answers.

• bat

• like

• legs

• high

• trees

Which sentence from the passage supports the idea that flying squirrels are amazing?

• "They float down like hang gliders."

• "Flying squirrels have thick paws."

• "Sometimes they eat small animals."

• "They can live for 6 years."

What is shown in the image?

• It shows a flying squirrel using loose pieces of skin to glide.

• It shows a flying squirrel landing on its thick paws.

• It shows a flying squirrel using its big eyes to find food.

• It shows a flying squirrel flapping its wings.