Wild Medicine Quiz

What is the purpose of the information in the paragraph “Tip #3 Pick Off Pests”?

• It explains how animals clean their wounds from pests.

• It describes the ways in which animals avoid getting bitten by insects.

• It provides examples of good hygiene practices in the wild.

• It illustrates how animals use plants to prevent injuries from pests.

Which statement best expresses why the author titled the article “Wild Medicine”?

• It discusses the various ways humans use natural remedies to maintain their health and treat injuries or illness.

• It compares the medical practices of humans to the natural remedies of wild animals.

• It describes the various ways wild animals use natural remedies to maintain their health and treat injuries or illness.

• It critiques traditional medicine and recommends humans use natural remedies modeled after practices observed in the wild.

Which word best describes the author’s attitude about how wild animals stay healthy?

• amazed

• indifferent

• surprised

• pleased

Which sentence best describes how the article is organized?

• It starts with the earliest examples and ends with the most recent examples of wild animal health.

• It focuses each section on a specific aspect of wild animal health.

• It focuses each section on the health habits of a specific species.

• It compares and contrasts wild animal health to human health.

Under which heading does the author provide evidence to support the idea that animals use plants to treat injuries?

• Tip #1 Spit on it

• Tip #2 Keep It Clean

• Tip #3 Pick Off Pests

• Tip #5 Make Your Own Medicine

What does the word bothersome mean?

• irritating

• perky

• convenient

• frequent