Series 2: Naturally Deceptive

In what way are the animals and plants described in this article similar?

• they all prey upon insects and smaller mammals

• they can all be found in South American rainforests

• they all use camouflage to trick other animals

• they all deceive other animals to gain an advantage

The authors includes an anecdote about George Washington in order to --

• introduce the article's main idea of deceptive strategies in nature

• remind children that it is important to always be honest

• describe an important historical figure

• show the reader how some animals are able to imitate others

The author likely wrote this article to --

• teach the reader about the importance of honesty, even when confronted by deceptive animals

• inform the reader about some tricky strategies that plants and animals use to gain an advantage in their habitats

• help the reader understand the difference between natural predators and prey

• remind the reader about some unpleasant and dangerous plants and animals

Paragraph 6 is mostly about how corpse plants --

• mimic a dead animal to spread pollen

• differ from other carnivorous plants

• use a chemical odor to attract insects

• slowly digest prey that falls into their deep bells

This question has two parts. First answer Part A, then Part B.

Part A: From the details provided in paragraph 5, the reader can tell that--

• both the Venus flytrap and the pitcher plant are carnivorous

• Venus flytraps are more effective at trapping insects

• it is challenging for insects to find nutritious meals

• flies are not as smart as other insects who are attracted to fruit

This question has two parts. First answer Part A, then Part B.

Part B: Which sentence from the story best supports your answer in Part A?

• Plants can also be ingenious mimics

• The Venus flytrap secretes a sweet-smelling nectar similar to fruit-producing plants

• The plants' prey visit both the flytrap and the pitcher plant expecting to find a nutritious meal

• Now that's tricky!

The word deceivers in paragraph 1 refers to someone who--

• imitates George Washington

• has an unpleasant odor

• hunts, stalks, or preys

• misleads, fools, or tricks

The author provides details about the Caribbean reef squid in paragraph 3 to show how an animal can--

• be a gifted artist

• use complex camouflage

• use light to attract a mate

• stalk prey

The author's purpose for writing this story was to​ (a)   readers about how animals can be deceptive.

• inform
• entertain
• persuade

According to the story, how do some animals lie in order to survive? Select all that apply.

• hunt

• camouflage

• mimicry

• eating