Reading Quiz: Armadillos

The hard shell-like that covers an armadillo is used to:

• keep it warm in cold places

• protect it from predators

• help it dig holes in the ground

Strong, curved claws help armadillos:

• To climb trees

• To swim faster

• To find food in birds’ nests

A baby armadillo can drink milk from its mother:

• True

• False

Armadillos’ noses are:

• Not good for smelling

• Very long and blue

• Good for sniffing and smelling

Some armadillos have hair for:

• Helping them feel what is around them

• Keeping them warm

• Making then more beautiful

An armadillo’s shell is called a carapace. What other animal is also covered with a carapace?

• Snakes

• Turtles

• Lions

Armadillos color is:

• White

• Grey

• Black

What do armadillos do when they are in danger.

• They jump into the water

• They scream and shout

• They roll their body into a ball

What do armadillos eat?

• Insects, fruits, eggs, and small animals

• honey and bread

• other armadillos

Armadillos live in this continent:

• Africa

• America

• Asia