The Tasmanian Devils

What is the main idea of the first paragraph of the passage?

• The Tasmanian devil is a cartoon character.

• The Tasmanian devil is an nocturnal animal found in Australia.

• The Tasmanian devil is a real animal.

• “Nocturnal” means to sleep in the day and be active at night.

What is the main idea of the paragraph titled "What’s for Dinner?"

• Tasmanian devils are not cartoon characters.

• Tasmanian devils are hungry animals that are well prepared to catch and eat prey.

• Tasmanian devils are friendly animals that like to eat in groups.

• Tasmanian devils sleep during the day, so they can hunt for food at night.

What is a key detail supporting the main idea that Tasmanian devils have big appetites?

• They have a very strong bite.

• They are nocturnal.

• They can eat up to forty percent of their body weight daily.

• They turn from side to side to show off their teeth.

What is the main idea of the paragraph titled, “Garbage? Yes, Please!”

• Tasmanian devils have sharp teeth and strong forelegs.

• Tasmanian devils help clean the earth by eating dead animals and trash.

• Tasmanian devils enjoy eating dead birds and other animals.

• Tasmanian devils are immune to poisons and germs from rotten meat.

What is the main idea of the paragraph titled "I Am So Mad...?"

• Tasmanian devils are angrier than most other animals.

• Tasmanian devils have clear signs to show when they are angry.

• Tasmanian devils will show their teeth when they are angry.

• Tasmanian devils’ ears turn red when they are angry.

What is the main idea of the paragraph titled "A Fascinating Tail"?

• Tasmanian devils can eat up to 40 percent of their body weight each day.

• The tails of Tasmanian devils are always plump.

• Male Tasmanian devils weigh about 20 pounds.

• The size of a Tasmanian devil’s tail indicates how well the animal has been eating.

Which paragraph focuses on the dietary habits of Tasmanian devils?

• The first paragraph

• The second paragraph

• The third paragraph

• The fourth paragraph

What is the main reason Tasmanian devils are in zoos and sanctuaries?

• To keep them alive because they are endangered

• To protect other animals from their strong bites

• To study their nocturnal habits

• To use them as trash collectors, eating the dead animals

What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

• There are many interesting facts about the Tasmanian devil.

• Tasmanian devils will be extinct soon.

• Tasmanian devils are endangered, and efforts are being made to save them.

• Tasmanian devils mostly live in zoos and sanctuaries.

Which of the following details would NOT belong in one of the paragraphs in this passage?

• A newborn Tasmanian devil is the size of a grain of rice.

• Tasmanian devils help to keep their environments free from bugs like maggots.

• Tasmanian devils have been considered an endangered species since 2008.

• The Tasmanian devil gets its name from its fierce behavior.