Author's Purpose and Bat Facts Quiz

What is the main focus of the video presented by Shea Jackson?

• To discuss the 2022 Texas STAR Reading Test

• To provide a history lesson

• To review math concepts for 4th graders

• To introduce new science topics

Which of the following is NOT a purpose an author might have when writing?

• To entertain

• To confuse

• To inform

• To persuade

What is the most common bat species found in Texas?

• Vampire bat

• Little brown bat

• Mexican free-tailed bat

• Hoary bat

How many mosquito-sized insects can a solitary bat eat in one hour?

• 1500

• 1000

• 500

• 2000

What role do bats play in the ecosystem according to the passage?

• They are predators of large animals

• They help in pollination and pest control

• They are a major food source for humans

• They are primarily scavengers

What is one way humans can assist bats according to the video?

• By building bat houses

• By feeding them daily

• By keeping them as pets

• By relocating them to zoos

Why should bat houses be painted black on the inside?

• To attract more bats

• To keep them warm

• To make them dark for comfortable sleep

• To make them visible at night

What should bat houses have access to, according to the video?

• Electricity

• Human interaction

• Sunlight

• Water and plants

What is the purpose of the comprehension question discussed in the video?

• To check memory of bat species

• To assess knowledge of author's purpose

• To evaluate understanding of bat habitats

• To test math skills

What is the correct answer to the comprehension question about paragraph two?

• Describe some good things that bats do

• Share ideas people have about bats

• Explain why bats eat so many insects

• Persuade people to visit bat caves