Koala Rescue Quiz

What time does the story about the koala rescue begin?

• Two in the afternoon

• Two in the morning

• Midnight

• Noon

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Where is Megan Aitken's volunteer organization located?

• Sydney

• Melbourne

• Brisbane

• Perth

What is the koala caught on when Aitken arrives?

• A tree

• A fence

• A car

• A roof

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What type of trees was the koala trying to reach?

• Pine trees

• Oak trees

• Eucalyptus trees

• Maple trees

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What do the volunteers use to protect themselves from the koala?

• Helmets

• Heavy gloves

• Boots

• Masks

What is checked to determine if the koala needs to go to an animal hospital?

• Its age

• Its physical condition

• Its weight

• Its color

Where is the koala released after being rescued?

• A zoo

• A small park

• A forest

• A backyard

What is one of the dangers to koalas mentioned in the text?

• Floods

• Struck by vehicles

• Earthquakes

• Lightning

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What has Deirdré de Villiers been studying for 15 years?

• Kangaroos

• Koalas

• Birds

• Snakes

What does De Villiers recommend to help koalas?

• Increasing speed limits

• Reducing speed limits

• Building more roads

• Cutting down trees