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Did you see that tiny creature darting by in the moonlight? That's a deer mouse! It's a small rodent, about the size of a sparrow, with big black eyes and a tail almost as long as its body. They have a brownish color on top, just like a deer, and a clean white belly, which is why they are called 'deer mice'. Small and swift, they are often seen in the wild, but can be very hard to spot because of their speedy nature.  \nSpeaking of being hard to spot, let's delve into where these little creatures make their homes. Deer mice are found all across North America, from the hot, dry deserts to the cold, snowy mountains. They prefer to live in hollow logs, under piles of leaves, or even in burrows underground. These mice are quite adventurous and don't mind changing homes if it means finding more food or avoiding predators!  \nAdventurous indeed, but what does a deer mouse like to munch on? Their diet is pretty varied, including seeds, fruits, insects, and even small animals. Sometimes, they store food in their homes for later, just like us humans stocking up our fridges! This helps them survive during the colder months when food is not as easy to find.  \nFrom their diet to their homes, deer mice have quite a few tricks up their tiny sleeves. They are nocturnal creatures, which means they are most active at night, using their keen senses of hearing and smell to avoid predators and find food. Deer mice are also known to play a role in spreading seeds and controlling insect populations, which helps keep our ecosystems balanced. So, the next time you spot a little deer mouse scurrying by, remember, they're a  \nlot more than just cute-they're tiny heroes of the ecosystem!  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What does a deer mouse usually eat?  \nA. Grass, flowers, and leaves B. Cheese, bread and fruits  \nC. Milk, cheese and grains D. Seeds, fruits, insects, and small  \nanimals  \n2) What groups of animals are part of a deer mouse's diet?  \nA. Cats B. Mice C. Birds D. Insects  \n3) What physical feature is as long as a deer mouse's body?  \nA. Their ears B. Their tail C. Their nose D. Their legs  \n4) Which best describes a deer mouse?  \nA. Omnivore B. Insectivore C. Carnivore D. Herbivore  \n5) What role do deer mice play in ecosystems?  \nA. Destroying insect populations B. Eating all the seeds  \nC. Feeding predators D. Spreading seeds and controlling  \ninsect populations  \n6) When are deer mice most active?  \nA. In the morning B. During the day  \nC. At night D. In the afternoon  \n7) What size is the deer mouse compared to a bird?  \nA. Size of a hummingbird B. Size of a penguin  \nC. Size of a hawk D. Size of a sparrow  \n8) What is the color of the belly of deer mice?  \nA. White B. Brown C. Grey D. Black  \n9) Where are deer mice most commonly found?  \nA. South America B. Africa C. North America D. Europe  \n10) Why do deer mice change their homes?  \nA. They quickly outgrow their old B. To find a bigger home  \nhomes  \nC. To find more food or avoid D. For no particular reason predators  \nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n11) \"I use my super sensitive hearing and nose to avoid predators and hunt for food at night!\"  \n12) \"Sometimes you can spot me scurrying under logs or in deep burrows. \"  \n13) \"I may look like a little cheese thief, but I munch on seeds, fruits, and even insects!\"  \n14) \"I only eat seeds from a specific tree. If that tree ceases to exists, I'd rather starve. \"  \n15) \"Just like you, I have a home. Mine is in hollow logs, underground burrows, or even under piles of leaves. \"  \n16) \"We only stay in one place our entire life!\"  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Reading | [www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 4](www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 4) | 1-10\u003Cbr>11-20 | 98 | 96 | 93 | 91 | 89 | 87 | 85 | 83 | 80 | 78 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | 76 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 67 | 65 | 63 |","cbCaidg12uFnTb63","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidg12uFnTb63","pdf",114240,"English","# Questions about deer mouse diet and traits\n## Multiple-choice questions 1-10\n# Animal voice (W/N) questions\n## Statements 11-20\n## Statements 17-20\n# Fact vs opinion questions\n## Statements 21-30\n# True vs false questions\n## Statements 31-40\n# Sentence type (d/e/i/m) questions\n## Statements 41-42","[{\"question\":\"What do deer mice usually eat?\",\"answer\":\"Deer mice eat a varied diet including seeds, fruits, insects, and small animals.\"},{\"question\":\"Where do deer mice live?\",\"answer\":\"They are found across North America and prefer places such as hollow logs, piles of leaves, and underground burrows.\"},{\"question\":\"When are deer mice most active?\",\"answer\":\"Deer mice are most active at night because they are nocturnal.\"}]","Deer Mice - Reading Comprehension Questions | PDF",1790805105,23]