T.J.'s Examination

What was wrong with T.J. when he was examined by the vet?

• He was too big for his age

• He was the right size for his age

• He was not as big as he should have been

• He was too small for his age

What did T.J. do when he was put in a cage by Cindy?

• Ate all the food immediately

• Curled up in a ball and stayed still

• Played with the bowl of food

• Explored the entire cage

What was the vet worried about regarding T.J.'s weight?

• T.J. hadn't gained much weight since his six-week checkup

• T.J. was too heavy for his age

• T.J. had gained too much weight in a short time

• T.J. was the right weight for his age

Why did T.J. threaten Cindy when she entered his cage?

• He was hungry and wanted food

• He was scared and wanted to protect himself

• He didn't like Cindy

• He wanted to play with Cindy

What happened when Cindy tried to feed T.J. strained meat from a jar?

• T.J. ate it eagerly

• T.J. spat it out

• T.J. played with it but didn't eat it

• T.J. ignored it completely

1. How do you think T.J.'s weight compares to other cubs his age, based on the information provided?

1. Sheila took T.J. to be raised by the staff at the ____________.

(a)  

• animal hospital
• zoo
• his dad

1. The vet was worried when he examined T.J. because the cub was not as ________ as he should have been.​ (a)  

• big
• small
• fun
• nice

1. What does the word "bared" mean in the passage?

• checked

• protected

• showed

• played

1. What do you think could be causing T.J. to refuse to eat?