WorksheetsMinn of the Mississippi Comprehension Questions
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What happened to Minn when her tiny rear leg got tired?
She swam faster
She drifted
She found a new leg
She stopped moving
What animal tweaked Minn's side, making her angry?
A raccoon
A crow
A crawfish
An otter
What were the raccoon family hunting for?
Ducks
Bugs
Crawfish
Fish
What kind of animal is Minn?
A bird
A mammal
A reptile
An amphibian
What did Minn need to stay active because she was a cold-blooded reptile?
Food
Warmth of air or water
Sleep
Friends
What did beavers store poplar poles for?
To build houses
For tasty bark
To make dams
To play with
What did Minn do during the winter when it was cold?
She flew south
She burrowed in the mud
She stayed on the surface
She built a house
How did Minn hunt for her food?
By chasing
By ambushing
By fishing
By digging
What was special about Minn's shell?
It was always smooth and clean.
It had mossy growths and leeches.
It was covered in shiny scales.
It changed color every day.
How did Minn know what was happening around her if she was deaf?
She could read lips.
She felt faint vibrations.
She had very strong eyesight.
She used her sense of smell.
What did Minn need to do to swallow her food?
Eat very quickly.
Be on dry land.
Be underwater.
Chew her food many times.
What did the snapper eat the most?
Fish
Carrion
Water plants
Invertebrates
What happened when Minn tried to snap at the fox?
She caught the fox's nose.
She missed and fell on her chin.
The fox ran away scared.
She bit the fox's tail.
What happened to Minn's waterworld?
It became too cold.
It was taken over by other animals.
It dried up and disappeared.
It became too deep for her.
What did the boys call the dam they built?
The Big Pond
The Muddy Hole
Ole Swimmin' Hole
The Secret Lake
