Giant Porcupines

True or False

A synonym is a word that has the same or almost the same meaning as another word.

• True

• False

What is a synonym for the word "giant?"

• small

• tiny

• big

How many pounds was the porcupine that the python swallowed in Africa?

• 1

• 10

• 2

• 30

Use "Giant Porcupine" to answer the following questions...

In the selection, the word rotund means -

• sharp

• slender

• plump

• delicate

The purpose of this selection is mainly to -

• offer reasons about why the python died after swallowing the porcupine

• describe an animal that has an interesting defense against predators

• explain how large the average sized porcupine becomes

• tell why the giant porcupine is so large

Does the giant porcupine have a bad temper?

• Yes

• No

What does the sentence below suggest about the giant porcupine?

This species has a bad temper and isn't afraid to use its spear-like quills in any dangerous situation.

• They are familiar with a particular way to throw their quills.

• They are not afraid of hunters.

• They may attack if they feel threatened.

• They are responsible for many attacks on humans.

Average porcupines weigh about __ pounds.

A giant porcupine is about _____ times the size of it's cousin (a regular porcupine).

• 1

• 1,000

• 3

• 200

What is the title of our reading passage?

• Giant Porcupines

• Skunks

• Pythons

• Jelly Beans