Tracking Monsters Comp. Quiz

What identifies "Tracking Monsters” as informational text?

• It gives you information about a mythical creature.

• It gives you information about a famous character.

• It gives you information about an animal in a fable.

• It gives you factual information about a lizard.

The author wrote this selection most likely to- -

• give you information about a monster that is extinct.

• give you information about Gila monsters and why scientists study them.

• give you information about a monster from a fictional story.

• persuade you to catch a Gila monster.

Why do Scientists use radio telemetry instruments?

• To track Gila monsters

• To track bears

• To track lions

• To track people

Why are Gila monsters difficult to study?

• They are difficult to study because they are too tiny to be seen.

• They are difficult to study because they are fast and can’t be found.

• They are difficult to study because they are nocturnal and spend a lot of time in underground burrows.

• They are difficult to study because they hide on top of tall trees.

“Unlike a rattlesnake, a Gila Monster can’t inject venom.” When they are threatened they-

• mix their venom with their saliva, so when they bite, the venom trickles into the victim.

• run away to safety.

• fight to the death.

• play dead.

In paragraph 12, which word helps the reader understand what microchip means?

• rice

• tag

• monsters

• biologists

What subtitle would a reader need to look under if they wanted to learn more about the yearly event where volunteers help take inventory of every species in Saguaro National Park?

• BioBlitz and Microchips

• Catching Monsters

• Female #291

• Armed and Armored

What important information appears in the section called Catching Monsters?

• Their skin is covered in round bumps.

• Saguaro National Park is a big tourist attraction.

• Hikers are volunteers that take part in the BioBlitz.

• Scientists collect valuable data by catching and tagging Gila monsters.

The text says that Gila monsters are nocturnal, which means that they--

• are active mostly at night

• eat both plants and animals

• live in underground burrows

• do no have a permanent home

What is a question about Gila monsters that scientists have been unable to answer?

• How often do Gila monsters eat?

• How large do Gila monsters grow?

• When are baby Gila monsters born?

• Are baby Gila Monsters hatched from eggs?