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These tiny creatures are the smallest mammals known to us, weighing less than a dime and being only about the size of your thumb. Their fur is a soft, velvety brown color, which helps them blend in with their surroundings. They have a pointy snout, tiny eyes, and ears that are almost hidden by their fur.  \nRemember how we said they're excellent at blending in? Well, that's because they live in places like fields,  \nforests, and gardens all around Europe, North America, and Asia. In their little homes, they feast on a buffet of insects, spiders, and other small invertebrates. In fact, they eat so much that they need to consume 2 to 3 times their body weight in food each day!  \nNow, imagine eating that much, you'd probably be very sleepy, right? Well, pygmy shrews don't have much time for sleep, they're too busy living their life cycle. They're born in the spring, grow quickly, and by summer, they're ready to have little shrews of their own. Despite their small size, they're fearless, using their sharp teeth to defend themselves from threats.  \nSpeaking of threats, did you know that pygmy shrews have a special trick? Their saliva is venomous, which helps them to paralyze their prey and defend against predators. This makes them different from other shrew species, which can't do this. So, next time you're exploring the great outdoors, remember to respect these small but mighty creatures.  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What do pygmy shrews eat?  \nA. Seeds and nuts B. Leaves and berries  \nC. Insects, spiders, and small D. Fish and birds  \ninvertebrates  \n2) Which is a place pygmy shrews might live?  \nA. Deserts and dunes B. Beaches and oceans  \nC. Fields and forests D. Mountains and caves  \n3) What is special about a pygmy shrew's saliva?  \nA. It's sweet B. It's venomous C. It's colorless D. It's always cold  \n4) When are pygmy shrews ready to have babies?  \nA. After just a year B. One week after being born  \nC. As soon as they're born D. One season after being born  \n5) When are pygmy shrews generally born?  \nA. In the summer B. In the fall C. In the winter D. In the spring  \n6) What is interesting about how much pygmy shrews eat?  \nA. They eat up to three times their body weight each day.  \nB. They go weeks without eating.  \nC. They eat half their body weight per day.  \nD. They eat their body weight in food a day.  \n7) What sets pygmy shrews apart from other shrew species?  \nA. Their saliva B. Their size C. Their color D. Their diet  \n8) What color is the fur of a pygmy shrew?  \nA. Black B. Gray C. Brown D. White  \n9) How do pygmy shrews defend themselves?  \nA. By releasing a foul smell B. Using their sharp teeth  \nC. With their strong muscles D. Through camouflage  \n10) How big is a pygmy shrew?  \nA. The size of a hand B. The size of your thumb  \nC. As big as a mouse D. The size of a cat  \nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n11) \"My fur changes color based on the seasons, just like a chameleon. \"  \n12) \"I survive on an all-insect diet, including spiders and other tiny creepy crawlies. \"  \n13) \"Now, let me tell you, we pygmy shrews eat 2 to 3 times our body weight in food every day, that's a lot!\"  \n14) \"My saliva can paralyze my prey and protect me from predators. \"  \n15) \"We prefer to hang out in the desert, it's nice and warm. \"  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Reading | [www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5](www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5) | 1-10\u003Cbr>11-20 | 98 | 96 | 94 | 92 | 91 | 89 | 87 | 85 | 83 | 81 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | 79 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 62 |\n\n16) \"We love long sleeps, especially after a big meal. \"  \n17) \"I don't really like to eat much, just a little bite now and then. \"  \n18) \"We barely eat, don't need much food to survive. \" ","cbCaihG6LcLVQbxf","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihG6LcLVQbxf","pdf",177387,11,"English","# Reading Comprehension Questions\n## Multiple Choice (1-10)\n## Would the Animal Say It (11-22)\n## Fact or Opinion (23-32)\n## True or False (33-42)\n## Expanded Form of Contraction (43-44)","[{\"question\":\"What do pygmy shrews eat?\",\"answer\":\"They eat insects, spiders, and other small invertebrates.\"},{\"question\":\"Where might pygmy shrews live?\",\"answer\":\"They live in places such as fields, forests, and gardens across Europe, North America, and Asia.\"},{\"question\":\"What is special about a pygmy shrew’s saliva?\",\"answer\":\"Their saliva is venomous, helping paralyze prey and defend against predators.\"}]","Pygmy Shrew - Practice Questions and Answers | PDF",1790808531,28]