A Prairie Guard Dog Comprehension

Front

What is the main job of the prairie dog on guard duty?

Back

watch for danger

Front

What is the genre of 'A Prairie Guard Dog'?

Back

narrative nonfiction

Front

What name does the author give to the first prairie dog he sees on guard duty?

Back

Pete

Front

True or False: Prairie dogs build underground burrows to keep themselves safe from predators.

Back

True

Front

How many different sounds can a prairie dog make?

Back

11

Front

What is a prairie dog?

Back

A small burrowing rodent found in North America.

Front

What do prairie dogs eat?

Back

They primarily eat grasses, seeds, and roots.

Front

Why do prairie dogs live in groups?

Back

To help protect each other from predators.

Front

What is a predator?

Back

An animal that hunts and eats other animals.

Front

What is the purpose of a guard dog in a prairie dog colony?

Back

To alert the group of any danger.