Can This Rhino Species Be Saved?

1. What is the main goal of the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary?

• A. to make it illegal to hunt rhinos
• B. to prevent habitat loss in Indonesia
• C. to protect and increase the Sumatran rhino population
• D. to teach the public that rhino horns do not have healing powers

2. Based on the article, which statement about keratin is true?

• A. It can cure many illnesses.
• B. It is a material found in human hair and nails.
• C. It is found only in rhino horns.
• D. It cools rhinos’ skin and protects them from insects.

3. In the article, the phrase “around the clock” means something is happening ___.

• A. nonstop
• B. every week
• C. in the morning
• D. late at night

4. According to “Get to Know Sumatran Rhinos,” newborn Sumatran rhinos ___.

• A. weigh more than 5,000 pounds
• B. measure about 15 feet long
• C. often have full coats of hair
• D. are usually bald

5. Which conclusion does the article support?

• A. Young athletes rarely end up playing sports professionally.
• B. Every kid should specialize in a sport.
• C. Tennis is the best sport for young athletes.
• D. The benefits of youth sports always outweigh the drawbacks.

6. Which detail from the article best supports that young athletes rarely end up playing sports professionally?

• A. “. . . the cost of league fees, equipment, travel, and lessons can really add up.”
• B. “‘If you focus too much on one sport at a young age, you may miss out on something else . . .’”
• C. “. . . by one estimate, only about 1 in 2,600 high school basketball players make it to the pros.”
• D. “. . . top athletes like tennis champion Coco Gauff began training seriously at a young age.”

7. Based on the article, what may be a negative effect of focusing too much on one sport?

• A. bonding with teammates
• B. becoming a professional athlete
• C. not learning the importance of hard work
• D. having little time to explore other interests

8. Which detail supports the idea that witnessing a total solar eclipse is rare?

• A. “For a few minutes, the sun will disappear . . .”
• B. “About 32 million Americans live in the path of totality.”
• C. “The next total solar eclipse in the contiguous U.S. won’t take place until August 2044.”
• D. “. . . the giant shadow will move northeast.”

9. According to the map on page 6, which of the following states is in the path of totality?

• A. Arkansas (AR)
• B. California (CA)
• C. Florida (FL)
• D. New Mexico (NM)

10. Which word in the article means “let go”?

• A. deflated
• B. released
• C. contributed
• D. tangled