A Visit to the Desert Quiz

What was Tim looking forward to at the beginning of the story?

• Visiting Grandma

• Spending time with friends

• Going to the beach

• Hiking in the mountains

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

Why was Tim unhappy about the vacation?

• He didn't like the desert.

• He wanted to be with his friends.

• He was tired.

• He didn't want to see Grandma.

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

What does Grandma want to take Tim on?

• A picnic

• A desert hike

• A car ride

• A boat trip

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What animal does Tim see that carries its home on its back?

• A rabbit

• A turtle

• A desert tortoise

• A lizard

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

How does the desert tortoise cool off?

• By swimming

• By finding shade

• By drinking water

• By running fast

What does the tortoise do to escape the heat?

• It climbs a tree.

• It burrows underground.

• It flies away.

• It hides in the water.

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

What does Tim whisper about the tortoise's burrow?

• It is very loud.

• It is very dark.

• It likes the silence.

• It is very big.

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CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

What helps the jack rabbit stay cool?

• Its small size

• Its large ears

• Its fast running

• Its thick fur

What do some animals do to avoid the heat during the day?

• They play.

• They sleep.

• They eat.

• They swim.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

What does Grandma say about the Great Horned Owl?

• It is sleeping.

• It is hunting soon.

• It is flying away.

• It is very loud.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3