Owls

In paragraph 1, Using information in the passage as a guide, we can understand that an

animal that is diurnal...

• sleeps at night and is awake during the day

• hunts during the day and is awake at night

• . sleeps every other night and is awake during the day

• hunts during the day and night

Answer explanation

Based on information in paragraph 2, it can be understood that an animal with small eyes

• must be diurnal

• has trouble seeing in the dark

• can see very well at night

• is likely to be eaten by an owl

According to the passage, owls can find food in the dark using their sense of

I. sight

II. sound

III. smell

• must be l only

• I and II only

• II and III only

• I, II, and III

In paragraph 3 the author writes, "This helps owls catch their prey even when it is very dark."

Based on its use in the passage, we can understand that prey is

• a noise that an animal makes during the night

• a small animal such as a pet dog or cat

• an animal that is hunted by other animals

• an animals that hunts other animals

Based on information in the final paragraph, it can be understood that mice sleep during the

day in order to

• find food that other animals can not

• store energy for night time activities

• keep themselves safe

• release stress

Based on information in the final paragraph, it can be understood that

• owls hunt mice

• mice can hide from owls

• mice and owls both hide from birds, snakes, and lizards

• birds and snakes often hunt lizards

If added to the end of this passage, which of the following conclusions would fit best?

• The owl is a nocturnal animal. This means it is active at night. The owl's excellent of sight and sound enable it to find food in the dark.

• Mice are nocturnal animals. This means they are active at night. Similar to the owl, mice

  use their excellent sense of smell to find food in the dark.

• Both mice and owls are nocturnal. This means they are active at night. Because these

  animals are active at night, they must sleep during the day. This makes them especially

  vulnerable to attack from diurnal animals.

• Some animals are nocturnal. This means they are active at night. The owl and the mouse

  are good examples of nocturnal animals that use their senses to find food in the dark.