Rescue in the Rainforest Quiz

In the introduction, author Mackenzie

Carro writes, “Snow White lay motionless

on the forest floor. The tiny sloth was

dangerously cold, her breath weak. Alone

and unconscious, she hovered near death.”

The mood of these lines is _____.

• peaceful

• suspenseful

• infuriated

• hopeful

Carro writes, “Only months before, Snow

White had been a thriving baby, her limbs

wrapped tightly around her mother’s hairy

waist as the pair made their way through

the treetops of Manuel Antonio, in Costa

Rica.” What is the definition of thriving?

• not having or showing good health

• lacking good judgment

• growing or developing well; flourishing

• of a size that is less than normal or usual

The section “Complex Ecosystems” _____.

Choose THREE.

• helps readers understand why a single

  sloth’s life is so important

• explains how other animals and organisms

  depend on sloths

• explains why sloths are so popular in

  American culture

• helps readers understand why TSI exists

According to the article, what dangers do

sloths face? Choose THREE.

• unwanted attention from tourists

• the illegal pet trade

• habitat loss

• toucans

Carro writes, “Today, rainforests

throughout Central and South

America—the only places on Earth where

sloths are found—are rapidly disappearing

because of deforestation.” Which text

feature helps readers better understand

deforestation?

• “Why Rainforests Matter”

• “Saving Sloths”

• “Where Sloths Live”

• “Sloth Superpowers”

Which question is NOT answered by

information in the article?

• What role do sloths play in the rainforest

  ecosystem?

• How many species of sloths are there in the

  world?

• What is TSI’s method for helping

  rehabilitated sloths transition back to the

  wild?

• Are there organizations like TSI in other

  countries?

How are sloths being protected in Costa Rica? Use text evidence to support your answer.

How does the destruction of rainforests affect sloths? The planet? Use text evidence to support

your answer.