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Snoop

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 23mins

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Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Because social media is popular

b)

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

c)

Because social media is quiet

d)

To compare it to nobody being alerted

2.

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

a)

parrots

b)

moths

c)

antelope

d)

rattlesnakes

3.
Communication between two animals
a)
does not exist.
b)
is similar to two people talking privately.
c)
is often loud or bright enough for other animals to hear or see.
d)
cannot be understood by other animals.
4.

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

a)

Cheat to become first

b)

Helping someone become successful at a task

c)

Stop someone from being successful at something

d)

Used to cover left over food

5.

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

a)

Two animals partnered up in the wild to protect their family

b)

Animals that give help to injured animals that they see

c)

Something that you stick into the ground to hold a sign

d)

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

6.

The author includes information about animal eavesdropping to —

a)

explain that it is important to understand animal skills

b)

inform readers about how this skill helps animals survive

c)

convince readers that they should become animal scientists

d)

give a funny example of how a parrot solved a crime

7.

Which Idea is supported by the information throughout the selection?

a)

Animal eavesdropping is a real scientific term.

b)

Animal sounds are for communication within the same species.

c)

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

d)

Animal snooping can determine life or death for animals.

8.

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

a)

To stop something or interrupt something

b)

Being quiet and still

c)

Entering a dangerous situation

d)

Animals who are the loudest in the wild

9.

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

a)

Standing tall and walking with confidence

b)

Falling straight down, suddenly and steeply

c)

Falling asleep

d)

Walking with a group of people

10.

Animal that survives by eating other animals.

a)

get wind of

b)

foil

c)

predator

11.

To listen secretly to others private conversation.

a)

stake

b)

eavesdrop

c)

plummet

12.

Something that can be gained or lost in a situation.

a)

stake

b)

foil

c)

eavesdrop

13.

To fall very quickly and suddenly

a)

plummet

b)

intercept

c)

foil

14.

Which vocabulary word matches the phrase "get early warning of"?

a)

Eavesdrop

b)

Stool

c)

Foil

d)

Predator

15.

What is the central idea of the section "The Hungry Spy: Spying and Prying Predators"?

Sentence Stem: "The central idea of the section is that..."

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