Second Grade Reading Academy Reading Quiz

Sharks are different from most fish because_________.

• they live in oceans around the world

• they have rough skin

• they come to the surface to breathe

• they are eaten by people

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Why is losing a tooth NOT a problem for a shark?

• Another tooth will take its place

• Sharks don't get old enough to lose teeth

• Shark teeth never fall out

• Sharks die if they lose a tooth

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A shark can sense movement in the water. How does this help a shark?

• It helps a shark find other fish easily

• It helps a shark to swim faster

• It helps a shark stay away from people

• It helps a shark eat bigger fish

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What is cartilage?

• A sharp tooth

• The tissue that makes up a shark's skeleton

• A type of plant that sharks eat

• A type of fish that sharks eat

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What is the main idea of the section titled, "Shark Attack?"

• Shark attacks only happen in deep water

• Sharks don't attack people very often

• Sharks are always hunting people

• Sharks NEVER attack people

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Why would someone be afraid of a whale shark?

• Whale sharks are very dangerous

• Whale sharks are very large sharks

• Whale sharks swim really fast

• Whale sharks attack peopl

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Why is is important that all sharks don't die?

• They eat dangerous fish

• They are pretty to look at

• They are an important source of food

• They are part of the balance of life in the oceans

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Which is NOT true of sharks?

• They have good eyesight

• They have powerful, streamlined bodies

• They have several rows of sharp teeth

• They have a poor sense of smell

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What is the name of the fin on top of sharks' backs?

• pectoral fin

• pelvic fin

• caudal fin

• dorsal fin

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What are shark babies called?

• guppies

• kits

• baby shark

• pups

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