2° Grade Reading Test: What are marsupials?

What kind of animal is a marsupial ?

• A special kind of mammal

• A special kind of carnivore

• A special kind of bird

What do all mammals have in common?

• They like to play in the ground

• They have fur, and they feed their babies milk

• They can fly

How are marsupials different from cows, dogs, and bears?

• Marsupials cannot jump

• The mother has a special pouch where her baby lives when it is first born

• They love palyimng with their babies

What does the baby do in its mother's pouch?

• They play and have fun

• They cry because they feel alone

• They eat, sleep, and travel

Where are kangaroos from?

• They are from Australia

• They are from the forest

• They are from The United States

Where do kangaroos live?

• They live in the pond

• Most kangaroos live in grassland and some live in trees

• They live near the water

What kind of food do kangaroos eat?

• They eat grass , and some eat leaves and fruits

• They eat plants and fish

• They eat meat and fruit

If a kangaroo is cornered by an enemy , what does it do?

• It will use its strong back legs to protect itself.

• It will run away

• It will dug a hole in the ground

How many months does a koala spend in its mother´s pouch?

• Four months

• Six months

• Three months

Where do koalas live?

• In eucalyptus trees

• In caves

• In ponds