Can we be Friends HMH M10W2 Quiz

Which statement best describes the relationship between Owen and Mzee in the passage?

• Mzee is Owen’s mom.

• Owen is Mzee’s brother.

• Mzee rescued Owen from a reef.

• Owen and Mzee are companions.

The passage states that there are different points of view about animals’ ability to form

friendships. Some scientists believe animals can become friends with other animals. What is

the opinion of other scientists?

• Animals do not create friendships with other animals because they have the security of

  their parents.

• Animals do not create friendships with other animals because they have the

  companionship of their siblings.

• Animals do not create friendships with other animals because they do not think and feel

  the same way as humans.

• Animals do not create friendships with other animals because they rely on humans to

  teach them friendly behaviors.

The passage explains that when animals are part of a group, they sometimes have to compete with each other for food and mates.

What does the word compete mean as it is used in the passage?

• battle

• ignore

• reunite

• abandon

Sometimes dolphins rub each other’s flippers.

What behavior is this similar to?

• coyotes sleeping close together

• chimpanzees sharing food

• people shaking hands

• hyenas fighting

Which sentence best summarizes the entire passage?

• Animals fight over food.

• Animals show signs of friendship.

• Animals help to groom each other.

• Animals stay in a group to help them survive.