Dr. Jonathan Pauli's Sloth Observation Quiz

What type of tree does Dr. Jonathan Pauli climb to observe the sloth?

• Oak tree

• Pine tree

• Cecropia tree

• Maple tree

What animal is Dr. Pauli observing in the tree?

• Two-toed sloth

• Three-toed sloth

• Monkey

• Bird

What makes the sloth blend in with the leaves?

• Its brown fur

• Its green algae

• Its small size

• Its slow movement

Where does Dr. Pauli work as a scientist?

• University of California

• University of Texas

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

• University of Florida

Why does Dr. Pauli travel to Costa Rica?

• To study birds

• To study the world's slowest mammal

• To study insects

• To study plants

What mystery does Dr. Pauli want to solve about the three-toed sloth?

• Why it moves so slowly

• Why it climbs to the ground to go to the bathroom

• Why it lives in trees

• Why it eats leaves

Why do many animals risk their lives according to the text?

• To find food or protect their young

• To go to the bathroom

• To play with other animals

• To sleep

What do sloths eat to survive?

• Fruits

• Cecropia leaves

• Insects

• Fish

What is the sloth famous for?

• Fast-moving habits

• Saving energy with its slow-moving habits

• Eating a lot of food

• Being very loud

What happens to the sloth during a bathroom break?

• It saves energy

• It burns a lot of energy

• It finds food

• It sleeps