Question 1

Based on paragraphs 4 and 5 of the selection "A Ghostly New Creature," what can be concluded about the study of newly discovered animals?

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Identifying a new species requires careful analysis of an animal.

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Most animal research is conducted by government agencies.

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Scientists are searching constantly for unknown types of animals.

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Studying ocean animals is easier than studying land animals.

Question 2

In "Ghostly New Creatures," the author includes the photograph of the octopod most likely to help the reader better understand --

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why scientists named the octopod after a cartoon character

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why the octopod lives so deep in the ocean

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how far the octopod can move without having fins

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how the octopod uses its suckers to grasp objects

Question 3

What is the best summary of "Ghostly New Creatures"?

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C

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A

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B

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D

Question 4

In "Ghostly New Creatures," which idea about the octopod best explains why the author includes the map?

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The ghostly octopod was found near the Hawaiian Islands.

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Octopods are found in many oceans throughout the world.

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The ghostly octopod is common only to the ocean area around Hawaii.

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Octopods are most commonly found near islands.

Question 5

What can the reader conclude from Michael Vecchione's comments throughout the selection, "A Ghostly New Creature?"

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Vecchione is fascinated by the discovery of new species.

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Vecchione is not interested in learning more about the new octopod.

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Vecchione was the coordinator of the project that discovered the unknown creature.

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Vecchione was first to understand the significance of finding the new octopod.

Question 6

Which definition best matches the way the word screening is used in paragraph 1 of "Tiptoeing Scientists?"

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Definition 3

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Definition 1

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Definition 2

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Definition 4

Question 7

Throughout "Tiptoeing Scientist," which idea about tiny frogs does the author highlight?

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Tiny frogs can be very difficult for scientists to capture.

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Scientists are finding tiny frogs throughout the mountain ranges of the world.

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Researchers locate tiny frogs by their bold and unique coloring.

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Tiny frogs have poisonous skin that helps to protect them.

Question 8

Based on information in "Tiptoeing Scientist," what can the reader conclude about the Brazilian frogs?

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They make their homes in the treetops.

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Their bright color makes them easy to locate among the leaves.

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Most of their diet consists of dead leaves.

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They have adaptations that help keep them from danger.

Question 9

For what reason does the author include the photograph after paragraph 3 of the selection, "Tiptoeing Scientists?"

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To prove that this species is the smallest of all frogs ever discovered.

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To highlight the effectiveness of the frog's natural camouflage.

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To emphasize how small the frog is by comparing it to a familiar object.

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To demonstrate that the frog has a unique call

Question 10

In both selections, how are Michael Vecchione's work and Marcio Pie's work different?

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Vecchione uses high-tech equipment to observe animals, but Pie does not.

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Vecchione studies animals that can be difficult to find, but Pie does not.

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Pie is employed by a government agency, but Vecchione is self-employed.

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Pie conducts research about many kinds of animals, but Vecchione studies only octopods.

Question 11

One similarity between the scientists in both selections is that they both --

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perform their work in isolated areas

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study animals that live in the oceans

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learn about animals from the sounds they make

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capture the animal they each study

Question 12

In what way is scientist C.J. Moore from "Tiptoeing Scientists" unlike Michael Vecchione from "A Ghostly New Creature"?

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Moore will likely have an opportunity to observe a newly discovered animal more than once.

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Moore studies animals in their natural habitats

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Moore is dedicated to finding new animal species in new locations.

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Moore researches animals that are commonly found throughout the world.

Question 13

Which sentence from the selection "Tiptoeing Scientists" is related to this idea?

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In spite of the countless challenges, new tiny frogs are being found among the planet's habitats that previously been understudied. (p.5)

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He and his team have tiptoed to the location where they last heard them singing. (p.1)

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But they must look very carefully because these frogs are smaller than a fingernail. (p.1)

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The tiny amphibians were incredibly difficult to catch because they jump like crickets. (p.4)

Question 14

How do the frogs in the selection, "Tiptoeing Scientists" differ from the octopod in "A Ghostly New Creature"?

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The frogs' bodies have coloration that protects the frogs. The octopods body does not have coloration for protection.

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The frogs are found on islands in the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii. The octopod was sighted off the coast of Brazil in South America.

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The frogs' size is typical for its species. The octopod's size is smaller than normal.

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The frogs are well adapted to their environment. The octopod has not adapted to its environment.

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