7th-8th Grade Reading Probe Wk of 10/1 Giant Rats and Landmines

What is the main role of the giant rats mentioned in the article?

• To act as pets for local families

• To detect landmines

• To guard military bases

• To perform in circuses

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What is the name of the rat featured in the article?

• Nisay

• Simba

• Remy

• Ratatouille

How long does it take for a rat like Nisay to check an area for landmines?

• About 20 minutes

• About 2 hours

• About 5 minutes

• About 1 hour

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What is the explosive material used in landmines that the rats are trained to detect?

• C4

• TNT

• Dynamite

• Gunpowder

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What organization trains the rats to detect landmines?

• HeroRats

• RatFinders

• MineSeekers

• Landmine Detectives

How old are the rats when they start their training?

• 2 to 3 years old

• 5 to 6 weeks old

• 5 to 6 months old

• 1 year old

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What is one characteristic of the giant rats that makes them suitable for detecting landmines?

• They are very heavy

• They have a powerful sense of smell

• They are very fast

• They are very loud

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How many landmines and other explosives has Apopo destroyed with the help of HeroRats?

• More than 50,000

• More than 104,000

• More than 200,000

• More than 10,000

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In which countries has Apopo cleared land with the help of HeroRats?

• Cambodia, Angola, Mozambique

• India, China, Japan

• USA, Canada, Mexico

• Brazil, Argentina, Chile

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What is the main benefit of using rats to find landmines according to the article?

• They are cheaper than metal detectors

• They are faster and more efficient

• They are more entertaining

• They are easier to train

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