Super Climbing Ringtail Quiz

The first paragraph of the article is an example of what type of writing?

• fictional narrative

• personal narrative

• persuasive writing

• character description

In which state would you be least likely to find a ringtail living naturally?

• California

• Arizona

• Maine

• Kansas

According to the article, which two body parts are especially helpful for ringtails when it comes to being nocturnal?

• Eyes and ears

• Nose and tail

• Paws and whiskers

• Teeth and claws

The ringtail got the nicknames “ringtail cat” and “miner’s cat” because:

• It resembles a cat and was often found in mining camps.

• It is a type of cat that lives in mines.

• Miners used to keep them as pets.

• They have a unique ring pattern on their tails.

Why are ringtails ecologically important?

• They help control rodent populations.

• They are a food source for great horned owls.

• They spread seeds from fruit they eat.

• All of the above.

Match the vocabulary word with its correct definition by writing the corresponding letter on the line: abandoned

• left behind; no longer used

• newly discovered; recently found

• carefully maintained; well-kept

• temporarily misplaced; not permanently lost

Match the vocabulary word with its correct definition by writing the corresponding letter on the line: hind

• rear

• front

• side

• top

Match the vocabulary word with its correct definition by writing the corresponding letter on the line: retractable

• able to be drawn in

• unable to be moved

• permanently fixed

• easily broken

Match the vocabulary word with its correct definition by writing the corresponding letter on the line: nocturnal

• active at night

• active during the day

• related to water

• related to plants

Match the vocabulary word with its correct definition by writing the corresponding letter on the line: rodents

• animals that gnaw and have short front teeth

• large mammals with trunks

• birds that can fly

• reptiles with scales