Main Idea and Key Details Quiz

In the area in and around Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, wolves were once abundant. Once the park was founded, people hunted the wolves in great numbers. By the early 1900s, there were no more in the area. In 1995 and 1996, around 60 gray wolves were reintroduced to the area. The hope was that this effort would help this endangered species survive. In the years since the population in the area has grown to over 1,000 wolves. The animal is still considered endangered in Wyoming, but the growth of its numbers in the region is very encouraging.

What is the main idea of this passage?

• Wolves communicate with other wolves by howling.

• Wolves communicate with other wolves by howling.

• A wolf's size changes greatly over its life.

• Wolves are endangered in Wyoming despite efforts to revive the population.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

The wolves usually hunt in a group known as a pack. The size of the pack will vary. It depends on a number of factors, such as the kind of food available in the area. The pack can be up to around 20 wolves in size. The pack is lead by a wolf or pair of wolves known as the alpha(s). When working as a pack, wolves hunt large animals such as moose. If a wolve is hunting alone, however, it will go after smaller animals like rabbits.

What is the main idea of this passage?

• Wolves communicate with other wolves by howling.

• A wolf's size changes greatly over its life.

• Wolves typically hunt in packs.

• Wolves are endangered in Wyoming despite efforts to revive the population.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

Wolves howl as a means of communication. Wolves sometimes live in thick forests. Howling lets them share information with other wolves they can not see. This is especially helpful when they are hunting. Howls can travel very far. This means that howling can be very useful when communicating with a wolve that is a great distance away. Howling can also be a way of speaking to a wolve outside the pack. In this case, a wolve might howl to show that a certain hunting area has been claimed by its pack. Wolves use howling to communicate in their social time, as well.

What is the main idea of this passage?

• Wolves communicate with other wolves by howling.

• Wolves live all over the world.

• Wolves typically hunt in packs.

• Wolves are endangered in Wyoming despite efforts to revive the population.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

Wolves have a number of physical qualities that can help them in their activities and environment. First, they have two layers of fur. Some wolves live in the frigid temperatures of the Arctic. These two layers help them stay warm when it is well below zero. Wolves' large paws help them get a good grip on snowy or icy surfaces. This helps them hunt. Lastly, their long legs help them run very fast. They can sprint up to 40 miles per hour. This ability to run at very high speeds is also very helpful during a hunt.

What is the main idea of this passage?

• Wolves communicate with other wolves by howling.

• Wolves have qualities that help them to survive and thrive.

• Wolves live all over the world.

• Wolves are endangered in Wyoming despite efforts to revive the population.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

Wolves are born small. However, they grow up to be lean and strong. At birth, wolves weigh only about a pound. It can take them around eight or more months to have to size and coordination needed to start hunting. Adult wolves are the size of large dogs, weighing about 90 pounds on average. The biggest wolves can weigh twice as much. Adult wolves also have long legs and large paws. A fully grown wolf's paws are usually five or six inches long and several inches wide.

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Wolves communicate with other wolves by howling.

• Wolves live all over the world.

• A wolf's size changes greatly over its life.

• Wolves typically hunt in packs.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

Different kinds of wolves live all over the world. In fact, humans are the only mammals living in more places. Gray wolves are found in the upper plains and mountains in the western part of the United States. They can also be found in parts of Europe and Asia. Timberwolves can be found on the plains of Eastern Europe and Asia. They're also all over Alaska and Canada. The maned wolf is found in many South American countries, and the Ethiopian wolf is found in higher altitudes in Africa. Wolves show up in pretty much any habitats except deserts and rainforests.

What is the main idea of this passage?

• Wolves communicate with other wolves by howling.

• Wolves are endangered in Wyoming despite efforts to revive the population.

• Wolves live all over the world.

• A wolf's size changes greatly over its life.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

Wolves have a number of physical qualities that can help them in their activities and environment. First, they have two layers of fur. Some wolves live in the frigid temperatures of the Arctic. These two layers help them stay warm when it is well below zero. Wolves' large paws help them get a good grip on snowy or icy surfaces. This helps them hunt. Lastly, their long legs help them run very fast. They can sprint up to 40 miles per hour. This ability to run at very high speeds is also very helpful during a hunt.

Select all that apply.

What are key details that support the main idea of the passage?

• Wolves have two layers of fur to survive cold weather.

• Wolves are led by a pair of wolves called alphas.

• Wolves have pretty eyes that are stunning to look at.

• Wolves have long legs that help them to run fast.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.8

Wolves are born small. However, they grow up to be lean and strong. At birth, wolves weigh only about a pound. It can take them around eight or more months to have to size and coordination needed to start hunting. Adult wolves are the size of large dogs, weighing about 90 pounds on average. The biggest wolves can weigh twice as much. Adult wolves also have long legs and large paws. A fully grown wolf's paws are usually five or six inches long and several inches wide.

Select all that apply.

What are key details that support the main idea of the passage?

• Adult wolves have long legs and large paws.

• Wolves are born small but grow up to be lean and strong.

• Although born as small cubs, wolves can grow to be twice the size as large dogs.

• A wolf's thick coat helps it to survive in the winter.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

Wolves howl as a means of communication. Wolves sometimes live in thick forests. Howling lets them share information with other wolves they can not see. This is especially helpful when they are hunting. Howls can travel very far. This means that howling can be very useful when communicating with a wolve that is a great distance away. Howling can also be a way of speaking to a wolve outside the pack. In this case, a wolve might howl to show that a certain hunting area has been claimed by its pack. Wolves use howling to communicate in their social time, as well.

Select all that apply.

What are key details that support the main idea of the passage?

• Howling lets wolves share information with other wolves that aren't nearby.

• Howls travel far.

• Howling can be a way to speaking to a wolf outside a pack.

• Wolves sometimes live in thick forests.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?

• Who is the main character?

• What is one important detail?

• What is the main event?

• What point is the author trying to make?

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CCSS.RI.5.2