Islands of Pigs and Snakes

What is the name of the island where the swimming pigs live?

• Snake Island

• Pig Beach

• Treasure Island

• Coconut Island

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Where is Pig Beach located?

• Off the coast of Brazil

• In the Bahamas

• Near Hawaii

• In the Mediterranean Sea

What sound do the pigs on Pig Beach make?

• Barking

• Meowing

• Oinking

• Roaring

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Why do the pigs swim out to meet boats at Pig Beach?

• They are curious about the boats

• They are looking for food

• They want to play with tourists

• They are trying to escape the island

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What is one possible reason the pigs were brought to Pig Beach?

• To protect a treasure

• To escape predators

• Because they smelled bad

• To entertain tourists

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Why is Snake Island closed to tourists?

• It is too small

• It is home to deadly snakes

• It is a private island

• It is too far from the mainland

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How did the snakes become trapped on Snake Island?

• Pirates left them there

• The island was separated from the mainland by rising ocean levels

• They were brought by scientists

• They swam there from another island

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What is the main reason scientists visit Snake Island?

• To study the island's plants

• To find pirate treasure

• To study the snakes and their venom

• To build a research station

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What is one potential benefit of the snake venom from Snake Island?

• It can be used to make perfume

• It can help in making lifesaving medicine

• It can be used as a food preservative

• It can be used to make snake repellents

Why might tourists want to visit Pig Beach?

• To see the beautiful rainforest

• To swim with the pigs

• To explore the rocky cliffs

• To find hidden treasure

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