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Reference Skills
Volume 3, Number 24, March 9, 1998
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Animal Facts
Use an encyclopedia, dictionary, Web site, book, or other reference source to help you make the correct choices.
1. The catbird gets its name from ___________.
a. a sound that it makes
b. its color
c. how often it becomes cat food
d. the fact that it doesn't get along with dogs
2. Which of the following is true?
a. The wolverine has a tremendous appetite.
b. The wolverine is a small wild dog.
c. The wolverine is found only in South America.
d. All of the above are true.
3. The red fox is ___________.
a. a carnivore
b. an herbivore
c. an omnivore
d. actually a weasel
4. Jackrabbits ___________.
a. are only found in forests
b. are only found in deserts
c. prefer to dine on mice
d. are actually hares
5. Which of these is true about blue jays?
a. The females are not blue.
b. They will eat mice.
c. They are found mostly in Canada.
d. They are actually feathery mammals............................................................Copyright 1998 RHL