The Skunk Bear

What is the nickname given to the wolverine?

• The Glutton

• The Honey Badger

• The Tasmanian Devil

• The Raccoon

Which family does the wolverine belong to?

True or False: Wolverines are known to be picky eaters.

• True

• False

Describe the physical characteristics of a wolverine.

• A small, slender animal with a long tail

• A large, bear-like animal with a stocky build

• A bird with colorful feathers and a long beak

• A reptile with a scaly skin and a long tail

Wolverines find food during harsh winters by:

• Hibernating and storing food

• Hunting and scavenging

• Migrating to warmer areas

• Relying on human-provided food

Based on paragraph 3, the reader may best conclude that kits —

• are able to keep themselves warm

• know how to hunt immediately after their birth

• need their mothers for a long time

• are born knowing how to protect themselves

In these sentences, the words “In fact” introduce —

• an effect

• a definition

• a contrast

• an example

Which of these is the best summary of paragraph 5?

• A Wolverines can eat almost anything.

• B Wolverines use sense of smell to find food.

• C Wolverines have powerful jaws and strong teeth.

• D Wolverines can go without food.

What does the word precaution mean in paragraph 6?

• loud warning

• obvious ability

• quick response

• safety measure

In paragraph 7, the author’s word choice communicates —

• amazement

• concern

• enthusiasm

• despair