Snoop

Why did the author compare the process of spying to social media?

• Because social media is popular

• Because the animals are often loud or bright, so everyone is alerted

• Because social media is quiet

• To compare it to nobody being alerted

Who use their flicking tongues and scent clues to find their prey?

• parrots

• moths

• antelope

• rattlesnakes

Communication between two animals

• does not exist.
• is similar to two people talking privately.
• is often loud or bright enough for other animals to hear or see.
• cannot be understood by other animals.

The burglar's plan was foiled by the parrot. The word foiled in this sentence means to

• Cheat to become first

• Helping someone become successful at a task

• Stop someone from being successful at something

• Used to cover left over food

I have a stake in the Mets game since I bet my friend that they would win. The word stake, as used in this sentence, means

• Two animals partnered up in the wild to protect their family

• Animals that give help to injured animals that they see

• Something that you stick into the ground to hold a sign

• Something that can be gained or lost in a situation, such as money, food or life

The author includes information about animal eavesdropping to —

• explain that it is important to understand animal skills

• inform readers about how this skill helps animals survive

• convince readers that they should become animal scientists

• give a funny example of how a parrot solved a crime

Which Idea is supported by the information throughout the selection?

• Animal eavesdropping is a real scientific term.

• Animal sounds are for communication within the same species.

• Animal spying is a fun game that only happens in the wild.

• Animal snooping can determine life or death for animals.

I tried to pass a note to my friend but it was Intercepted by the teacher. The word intercepted, as used in this sentence, most nearly means

• To stop something or interrupt something

• Being quiet and still

• Entering a dangerous situation

• Animals who are the loudest in the wild

The increase in the bear population has caused the salmon population to plummet. The word plummet most nearly means

• Standing tall and walking with confidence

• Falling straight down, suddenly and steeply

• Falling asleep

• Walking with a group of people

Animal that survives by eating other animals.

• get wind of

• foil

• predator