Penguin Chick

What does the word finally mean in the sentence?

Jan finally saw the bus coming down the street.

• at last

• first in line

• everywhere

• one at a time

What does the word otherwise mean in the sentence?

We should leave now. Otherwise, we will be late for school.

• next

• if not

• as always

• even though

What does the word steer mean in the sentence?

The rider uses the handlebars to steer the bike.

• make something turn

• make something go faster

• make something stop and start

• make something stand on one wheel

What does the word waterproof mean in the sentence?

Thanks to his waterproof backpack, Ryan's books did not get wet..

• able to be washed

• able to keep water out

• able to keep things cool

• able to hold a lot of things

What does the word whistles mean in the sentence?

When the coach whistles, the players stop their game.

• uses a loud voice to shout orders

• waves her arms to show a special sign

• twirls red flags to a message in code

• blows air through her lips to make a high sound

Why does it take three days for the mother penguin to reach the water?

• The snow is deep.

• She gets lost in a snowstorm.

• The shore is frozen for miles.

• She stops to play with the other mothers.

What must a father penguin do to keep the egg on his feet?

• shuffle when he walks

• slide across the ice on his belly

• huddle with other penguin fathers

• curl the tips of his wings around the egg

How do father penguins survive without food while they care for their chicks?

• The get the nutrients they need from the ice.

• The have a layer of fat that keeps them alive.

• The mother penguins bring them food each day.

• They bring up food that is stored in their stomach.

How do penguins send messages to each other?

• by flapping their wings

• by thumping the ground

• by doing a special dance

• by trumpeting and whistling

Why is it important for a chick's down to be fluffy?

• It helps the chick swim.

• It makes the chick look cute.

• It helps keep the chick warm.

• It makes the chick's coat waterproof.