Sea Otter Pups Comprehension

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The author compares the baby otter to what when floating?

• a. beach ball

• raft

• balloon

• bubble

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Kelp is attached to the ocean floor. What does attached mean?

• a. wrapped around

• b. on top of

• c. joined together

• d. near

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When does a sea otter pup begin its grown-up life?

• a. when it is 14 weeks old

• b. before it learns to wrap seaweed around its body

• c. when its mother gives it swimming lessons

• d. after it learns how to dive and hunt for food

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What do sea otters use rocks for?

• to learn to fish

• to take a rest on

• to keep themselves safe

• to help them open shells

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How long does the sea otter pup drink its mother's milk?

• 6 months old

• 2 years old

• 3 months old

• 1 year

What is the MAIN question the author wants to answer in this passage?

• Why do sea otters learn to swim?

• What happens as sea otters grow?

• How does fur keep a sea otter warm?

• When does a sea otter leave its mother?

page 42
In the passage, the mother and her pup float like a beach ball. What does the word float mean as it is used in the passage?

• to go below

• to be in the air

• to move on top of

• to move very quickly

page 45
How does a sea otter stay still while sleeping?

• by lying on their back

• by cuddling with their pup

• by staying close to the shore

• by wrapping kelp around themself

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Which ocean do sea otters live in?

• a. Atlantic Ocean

• b. Pacific Ocean

• c. Indian Ocean

• d. Southern Ocean

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What is the genre of "Sea Otter Pups"?

• a. informational text

• b. fictional text

• c. biography

• d. mystery