Mrs. Frisby Chapter 17-18

What did Justin discover?

• Justin discovered that there were air ducts that lead outside the lab.

• Justin found a secret passage to the outside world.

• Justin uncovered a hidden laboratory.

• Justin realized that the lab was connected to the outside.

Who helped figure out how to get away?

• Justin and Jenner

• Nicodemus and Mr. Ages

• Mr. Frisby and Nicodemus

• Mrs. Frisby and Jenner

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What were the two things happening at NImh?

• They were learning more than any rat had ever learned before and they injections could increase their life span.

• They were solving complex puzzles and their diet was being monitored.

• They were running mazes and their behavior was being studied.

• They were being trained to respond to certain stimuli and their intelligence was being tested.

What did the injections seem to stop?

• The rats from getting any older.

• The rats from reproducing.

• The rats from eating.

• The rats from moving.

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What did the rats start doing?

• The rats began reading.

• The rats began running.

• The rats began singing.

• The rats began eating.

What did Justin read in small print about his cage?

• Justin read the instructions about how to open his cage.

• Justin read the instructions for cleaning his cage.

• Justin read the warning label about his cage.

• Justin read the list of materials used to make his cage.

What hadn’t the scientists thought through?

• The scientists hadn't realized that by teaching the rats how to read they taught them how to escape their cage.

• The scientists hadn't considered the potential consequences of their experiment.

• The scientists hadn't taken into account the complexity of the task they were attempting.

• The scientists hadn't realized the impact their experiment would have on the rats.

What did the mice want to do?

• The mice wanted to escape with the rats.

• The mice wanted to find food.

• The mice wanted to hide from the cats.

• The mice wanted to build a nest.

What was the problem that the mice were facing?

• The mice couldn't open their cages because they were not strong enough.

• The mice were unable to find their way out of the maze.

• The mice were being chased by a cat.

• The mice were unable to find food.

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What was Jenner worried about?

• Jenner knew that they would need a new place to live because they couldn't go back to their previous lives. They were not "normal" rats anymore.

• Jenner was concerned that they would not be able to find food in their new environment.

• Jenner was worried that they would be unable to adapt to their new surroundings.

• Jenner feared that they would be rejected by other rats in the new environment.

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