Reading 1A

What would be the best alternative title for this passage?

• The Mind of an Octopus

• How an Octopus Hides

• Octopus Numbers on the Rise

Which of these sentences is NOT true?

• Chromatophores are light-reflecting cells.

• Chromatophores can change in size.

• Chromatophores produce an animal’s skin texture.

In red light, an octopus probably appears _______

• red

• blue

• white

In paragraph C, the author suggests that some corals ______

• can change their color

• can roll themselves into balls

• have spiky outer surfaces

What does "they" refer to in paragraph D, line 4?

• octopuses

• bones

• predators

Look at the list of ways octopuses disguise themselves and the statements. Match each statement with the method of disguise.

by producing spots on their skin

• color

• skin texture

• shape

Look at the list of ways octopuses disguise themselves and the statements. Match each statement with the method of disguise.

by appearing to be sea snakes

• color

• skin texture

• shape

Look at the list of ways octopuses disguise themselves and the statements. Match each statement with the method of disguise.

by rolling their bodies into balls

• color

• skin texture

• shape

Look at the list of ways octopuses disguise themselves and the statements. Match each statement with the method of disguise.

by reflecting light

• color

• skin texture

• shape

Look at the list of ways octopuses disguise themselves and the statements. Match each statement with the method of disguise.

by making their skin spiky

• color

• skin texture

• shape