The Mystery of the Monarchs by Barb Rosenstock

What is the main focus of The Mystery of the Monarchs?

• The life cycle of frogs

• The migration of monarch butterflies

• The habitats of birds

• The feeding habits of bees

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What science idea is important in the story?

• Photosynthesis

• Migration

• Ecosystems

• Hibernation

Which scientist is featured in the book for studying monarch butterflies?

• Charles Darwin

• Dr. Karen Oberhauser

• Rachel Carson

• John James Audubon

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What problems do monarch butterflies face when they migrate?

• Predators

• Weather conditions

• Loss of habitat

• All of the above

How do the pictures help the story?

• They are not related to the text

• They show monarch butterflies and their environment in a realistic way

• They make it hard to focus on the science facts

• They are just black-and-white sketches

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What is one way readers can help protect monarch butterflies?

• Planting milkweed in their gardens

• Catching monarchs to study them

• Ignoring their habitat

• Using bug spray to control pests

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What special skill helps monarchs when they migrate?

• They can swim long distances

• They can store energy

• They have bright wings to scare off predators

• They can blend in with their surroundings

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How does the author show excitement about monarch butterflies?

• By giving lots of science facts

• Through fun descriptions and storytelling

• By using hard words

• By saying monarchs aren’t important

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What is the main message of the book about the future of monarch butterflies?

• They will eventually go extinct

• Conservation efforts can help them thrive

• They are too hard to study

• Their migration doesn’t matter anymore

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Why are monarch butterflies an important part of the ecosystem?

• They are the only pollinators

• They show if the environment is healthy

• They are big and easy to see

• They don’t play a big role

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