4th Reading SGM 203-2024

1. What does the aye-aye look like?

• A. It has green eyes.
• B. It has a big, friendly smile.
• C. It has huge yellow eyes, sharp teeth, and long, slender fingers.
• D. It has wings like a bat.

2. Where are aye-ayes found?

• A. In Africa
• B. In the forests of Madagascar off the eastern coast of Africa
• C. In Europe
• D. In the Amazon Rainforest

3. Choose two reasons why some people believe that seeing an aye-aye brings bad luck?

• Aye-ayes have a scary appearance that makes people afraid.
• They are noisy and annoying.
• They are said to bring death.
• They are known to steal food.
• Aye-ayes are known to attack people.

4. Based on the passage, why are aye-ayes misunderstood by some people?

• A. Aye-ayes have a language barrier that prevents them from communicating with humans.
• B. Aye-ayes are naturally shy and avoid human contact.
• C. Aye-ayes' appearance and behavior are misinterpreted, leading to superstitions and fear.
• D. Aye-ayes actively try to harm humans, creating a negative reputation.

5. What does the passage imply about the consequences of people ignoring or not enforcing the law against killing aye-ayes?

• A. People have successfully protected aye-ayes from harm.
• B. Aye-ayes have adapted to coexist with humans peacefully.
• C. Aye-ayes continue to be killed despite legal protection, endangering their existence.
• D. The aye-ayes have become less feared by humans over time.

6. An unusual animal that lives in Madagascar and resembles a mongoose is the-

• A aye-aye
• B. Brookesia chameleon
• C. flying fox
• D. fossa

7. What do the Brookesia chameleon and the tomato frog have in common?

• A. They both eat insects.
• B. They are both very large.
• C. They are both orange-red in color.
• D. They both look like a type of lizard.

8. What do many pirate movies often depict?

• A. Pirates singing and dancing
• B. Tales of buried gold and swordfights
• C. Real-life pirate work on the ship
• D. Boring days on pirate ships

9. According to the text, why did real pirates often find life dull?

• A. They had to sing and dance all the time.
• B. They didn't have exciting chases like in the movies.
• C. They had to do hard work and had limited entertainment.
• D. They were sailors and not actual pirates.

10. How did pirates usually take over another ship?

• A. By engaging in huge battles at sea
• B. By raising their pirate flags and yelling
• C. By offering to share their treasure
• D. By using fancy sword duels