Verdi by Jannell Cannon

What color was Verdi when he was a baby?

• Green

• Brown

• Yellow

• Blue

What did the older snakes complain about?

• Verdi's yellow skin

• Their itchy skin and slow digestion

• The lack of lizards to eat

• The heat of the jungle

What was Verdi's reaction when he saw his body becoming greener?

• He was delighted.

• He was excited.

• He was terrified.

• He was indifferent.

What did Verdi realize about his new green color?

• It made him stand out in the forest.

• It allowed him to blend in perfectly with the leaves.

• It made him look like a different animal.

• It made him invisible to all creatures.

Which definition best matches the way the word "molt" is used in the sentence :

"At this rate, he’ll be lucky to make it to his first molt.”

• to shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically

  
  

• 1. something that is dropped in molting

• none

What is the meaning of the word venture?

"Maybe some of the oldest snakes in the jungle could tell him. Verdi ventured into the treetops to look for them."

• to expose to risk

• to offer at the risk of being criticized

• to go ahead in spite of danger