Bird Superpowers Quiz

Which of the following would be the best TAG (title, author, genre) sentence for this passage? (Remember that the title, author, and genre can be in any order in the sentence.)

• “Bird Superpowers” is an article by Sarah Stickle that highlights how birds like the peregrine falcon, harpy eagle, and lyrebird showcase incredible abilities including speed, strength, and stealth.

• Sarah Stickle wrote an interesting article on the remarkable abilities of the peregrine falcon, harpy eagle, and lyrebird, showcasing their speed, strength, and stealth.

• “Bird Superpowers” is an interesting article about the fascinating abilities (speed, strength, and stealth) of the peregrine falcon, harpy eagle, and lyrebird.

• Sarah Stickle wrote “Bird Superpowers,” which explores the incredible speed, strength, and stealth of three birds: the peregrine falcon, harpy eagle, and lyrebird.

Which statement BEST summarizes the information about the peregrine falcon?

• The peregrine falcon inhabits nearly all the continents, where it feeds on a diverse range of prey.

• The peregrine falcon is the fastest bird in the world, using its incredible speed to hunt prey.

• The peregrine falcon can dive up to 200 miles per hour when it is on the hunt for prey.

• The peregrine falcon can fly faster than the fastest land animal, the cheetah, can run.

Which quote from the article BEST supports the answer to question 2?

• “Peregrine falcons live in every continent except Antarctica and can survive in almost all types of habitats.”

• “Their diving speed (flying downward toward prey) can reach speeds as fast as 200 miles per hour (about 322 kilometers).”

• “To compare, cheetahs, which are the fastest land animals, can run as fast as 75 miles per hour (about 120 kilometers per hour).”

• “These speeds help the peregrine falcon excel at hunting, allowing them to catch a large variety of prey, including pheasants, ducks, songbirds, and many other birds.”

Which statement BEST summarizes the information about the harpy eagle?

• The harpy eagle, known for its remarkable strength, utilizes this power to lift and hunt prey.

• Harpy eagles inhabit the rainforests of South America, particularly in the Amazon region.

• Harpy eagles possess a grip that is stronger than that of humans.

• Female harpy eagles are generally larger and heavier than their male counterparts.

Which quote from the article BEST supports the answer to question 4?

• Harpy eagles live in the rainforests of South America, especially in Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru.

• Female harpies tend to be larger than males, with an average weight of 14-20 pounds (about 6-9 kilograms).

• They can exert several hundred pounds of pressure when squeezing, which crushes the bones of even larger animals.

• This is nearly 10 times stronger than the average human grip!

Which statement BEST summarizes the information about the lyrebird?

• The lyrebird inhabits the continent of Australia.

• The lyrebird spends a lot of time on the ground.

• The lyrebird has a special talent for being sneaky.

• Female lyrebirds protect their babies.

Which quote from the article BEST supports the answer to question 6?

• Lyrebirds are native to the rainforest habitat of eastern Australia.

• Unlike peregrine falcons and harpy eagles, lyrebirds spend much of their time in one place and rarely fly long distances.

• Likewise, female lyrebirds use the skill to defend their nests and young.

• With speed and strength covered, the lyrebird’s superpower is that of stealth, or the ability to be cunning and go unnoticed.