Cottontail Rabbits

What does the word "prey" mean as it is used in paragraph 3?

• animals that hunt other animals

• animals that are hunted by other animals

• animals that eat plants

• animals that sleep during the day

Which sentence from the text helps you understand the meaning of prey?

• It is fun to spot springtime animals outdoors.

• Rabbits run quickly.

• These rabbits are hunted by owls, dogs, bobcats, and even people like farmers.

• These critters live in warrens.

What is the author's purpose for writing this text?

• to entertain readers with a funny story about cottontail rabbits.

• to persuade readers to buy a cottontail rabbit for a pet

• to inform readers about how to take care of a pet cottontail rabbits.

• to inform readers about the cottontail rabbit.

Where will you NOT find a cottontail rabbit?

• Japan

• Canada

• South America

• the United States

Which sentence from the text gives the author's opinion?

• A rabbit can run up to 18 mph.

• It is fun to spot springtime animals outdoors.

• Rabbits eat grass and garden plants such as berries, peas, and lettuce.

• When faced with danger, rabbits run away in a zig zag pattern.

How does the Glossary on page one help you understand the text?

• The glossary shows where cottontail rabbits live.

• The glossary gives facts about the cottontail rabbit.

• The glossary shows what the cottontail rabbit looks like.

• The glossary tells the meanings of unknown words.

What is the topic of this text?

• rabbits

• cottontail rabbits

• bunnies

• spring

What is the central idea of this text?

• Cottontail rabbits are easy to spot and are the most common US rabbit.

• Cottontail rabbits have cute fluffy tails.

• Cottontail rabbits eat berries, peas, and lettuce.

• Cottontail rabbits are crepuscular animals so they are difficult to see.

According to the author, what makes cottontail rabbits easily recognizable?

• Their short ears, long legs, and long tails.

• Their soft hum.

• Their warrens.

• Their tall ears, large hind feet, and fluffy white tails.

What is the meaning of word "quickly" as used in this text?

• in a slow way

• someone who moves fast

• in a quick way

• not quick