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This tiny creature, usually no larger than your thumb, has a coat that is a blend of gray, brown and cream, helping it blend into its desert home. It also sports big, dark eyes, perfect for seeing in the dark, and an adorable, round body. Their most distinctive feature though, is their 'pocket' -a fur-lined pouch on the outside of their cheeks where they store food for later!  \nSpeaking of food, these little pocket mouses sure do love to eat! Their diet mainly consists of seeds, but they also munch on green vegetation, and occasionally, small insects. They have a neat trick to deal with the desert's lack of water-they get most of their hydration from the seeds they eat! When it comes to storing food, their cheek pouches can hold a whole day's worth of food.  \nNow, you might be wondering where these cute critters live. Bailey's pocket mice are found in the arid desert regions of southwestern USA and northwestern Mexico. They burrow into the sandy soil, creating tunnels and chambers where they sleep during the day and avoid predators. At night, they venture out to forage for food, using their long tail for balance and their sharp claws for digging.  \nJust like us, these pocket mice have neighbors and friends in their habitat. They share their desert home with other animals like owls, snakes, and coyotes, who might think of them as a tasty snack. But don't worry, they have their own set of defenses, like their excellent hearing and fast running speed to escape! So, even though Bailey's pocket mouse might be tiny, it sure is mighty and full of surprises.  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What does a Bailey's pocket mouse's pouch look like?  \nA. A small hole on their belly. B. A big mouth filled with food.  \nC. A hidden pocket under their arms. D. A fur-lined pouch on the outside of  \ntheir cheeks.  \n2) Which country is home to Bailey's pocket mice?  \nA. Mexico B. Japan C. India D. Spain  \n3) How much food can a Bailey's pocket mouse's cheek pouches hold?  \nA. A week's worth of food. B. A whole day's worth of food.  \nC. Three days worth of food. D. A small amount of food.  \n4) When does a Bailey's pocket mouse usually forage for food?  \nA. At night. B. During the day.  \nC. In the afternoon. D. In the morning.  \n5) What color is a Bailey's pocket mouse's coat?  \nA. Gray, brown and cream. B. Purple, orange, and blue.  \nC. Black and white stripes. D. Yellow, green, and red.  \n6) How do Bailey's pocket mice hydrate themselves?  \nA. From the desert rain. B. From green vegetation.  \nC. From the seeds they eat. D. By drinking water stored in their  \npouches.  \n7) How does a Bailey's pocket mouse avoid predators during the day?  \nA. They run fast to escape predators. B. They burrow into the sandy soil.  \nC. They blend into the desert with D. They hide in tree holes. their fur color.  \n8) What do Bailey's pocket mice mainly eat?  \nA. Berries. B. Insects. C. Seeds. D. Grass.  \n9) From what animal might a Bailey's pocket mouse need to defend itself?  \nA. Rabbits. B. Squirrels. C. Coyotes. D. Deer.  \n10) What do the pocket mice use their sharp claws for?  \nA. Climbing. B. Fighting. C. Grooming. D. Digging.  \n11) What is the most distinctive feature of Bailey's pocket mouse?  \nA. Their round body. B. A fur-lined pouch on the outside of  \ntheir cheeks.  \nC. Their tiny size. D. 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