The Eve of the Emperor Penguin (Comprehension)
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English
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3rd Grade
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Hard
Susan Seamann
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What happened as Annie was taking pictures of some penguins?
A giant bird circled above them and dove toward the penguins.
Jack saw a big truck and some men sticking a hose through the ice.
She heard a gunshot, and Jack saw two people sneaking away.
A baby penguin slid down an ice shelf and looked as if it was hurt.
Answer explanation
As Annie was taking pictures of the penguins, a giant bird circled above them and dove toward the penguins, indicating a potential threat to the animals.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Nancy asked Jack and Annie if they were part of a group that was --
studying formations in ice caves
researching global warming
looking for meteorites
going up to a volcano
Answer explanation
Nancy asked Jack and Annie if they were part of a group going up to a volcano, indicating their involvement in a specific expedition. The other options do not align with the context of their inquiry.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What was one rule Nancy told the people on the bus?
Keep googles on
Don't drink the melted glacier ice
Don't dress too warmly, or you'll be very cold at night.
Never, ever touch or disturb the wildlife.
Answer explanation
Nancy emphasized the importance of not disturbing wildlife, as it is crucial for their safety and the ecosystem. This rule helps protect both the animals and the people observing them.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Nancy warned the other people to let her know if they ---
found any slippery areas on the mountain
thought they might have frostbite
felt any symptoms from altitude sickness
heard any strange sounds near the volcano
Answer explanation
Nancy's warning about altitude sickness indicates concern for health risks at high elevations. Among the options, 'felt any symptoms from altitude sickness' directly relates to this concern, making it the correct choice.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Ali told Jack that while driving the snowmobile, he must --
be aware of large chunks of ice in the soft snow
never go fast no matter how safe he felt
watch out for lava that spits from the crater (volcano)
stop and let the engine run if it had any problems
Answer explanation
The correct choice is to watch out for lava that spits from the crater (volcano) because it indicates a unique hazard associated with snowmobiling in volcanic areas, unlike the other options which are less relevant.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What happened after Jack used the wand while on the icy ledge with Annie?
They heard a rumble, and a large pile of snow fell on them.
A chunk of ice fell from above and plugged up a narrow gap.
The ice broke, and the fell down into a dark gap.
A helicopter arrived, and they escaped from the ledge.
Answer explanation
After Jack used the wand, the ice broke, causing them to fall into a dark gap. This choice directly describes the consequence of their actions on the icy ledge, making it the correct answer.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What did the emperor penguin tell the kids about the baby penguin?
She was an orphan whose parents had been lost in a storm.
She was hungry, and there was no food left in the cave for her.
She had burned one of her flippers on a lava bomb.
She was stubborn and didn't want to learn to skate.
Answer explanation
The correct choice states that the baby penguin was an orphan, which explains her situation. The other options do not accurately reflect the context of the baby penguin's story told by the emperor penguin.
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