MCAP Practice Test - "The Secret Lives of Urban Animals"

Which of the following best explains how the peregrine falcon has adapted to urban life?

CCSS: RI.4.3, DOK Level: 3

• It now eats garbage instead of hunting prey

• It uses tall buildings as substitutes for natural cliffs

• It hides from humans in underground tunnels

• It builds nests in trees inside city parks

Based on the passage, what conclusion can be drawn about animals living in cities?

CCSS: RI.4.1, DOK Level: 3

• They are no longer wild and depend entirely on people

• They only survive in cities because of human food

• They can use creativity and problem-solving to survive

• They are safer in cities than in their natural environments

Why does the author include raccoons and peregrine falcons in the text?

CCSS: RI.4.8, DOK Level: 3

• To show that most animals prefer cities over forests

• To give examples of how different species adapt to cities

• To explain why some animals become dangerous to humans

• To prove that cities are better habitats than wild places

How would the meaning of the passage change if the section about insects and small mammals was removed?

CCSS: RI.4.5, DOK Level: 4

• It would lose important examples of urban adaptation

• It would become less believable to readers

• The author’s main idea would become clearer

• The passage would focus more on animal intelligence

Which evidence from the text supports the idea that urban animals are resourceful?

CCSS: RI.4.1, DOK Level: 3

• "Ants and bees sometimes make their homes in cracks in sidewalks.”

• “Peregrine falcons can dive at over 200 miles per hour.”

• “Raccoons are called ‘masked bandits’ because of the markings around their eyes.”

• “Raccoons can dig through garbage cans and even sneak into attics.”

What is the author’s main message in the passage?

CCSS: RI.4.2, DOK Level: 4

• Cities are dangerous places for animals to live

• Urban animals are more important than wild animals

• Humans and animals must compete for space in cities

• Animals are capable of amazing changes when adapting to new environments