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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. Fish and birds B. Seeds and nuts  \nC. Leaves and berries D. Insects, spiders, and small  \ninvertebrates  \n2) Which is a place pygmy shrews might live?  \nA. Beaches and oceans B. Deserts and dunes  \nC. Mountains and caves D. Fields and forests  \n3) What is special about a pygmy shrew's saliva?  \nA. It's venomous B. It's sweet C. It's always cold D. It's colorless  \n4) When are pygmy shrews ready to have babies?  \nA. One week after being born B. After just a year  \nC. One season after being born D. As soon as they're born  \n5) When are pygmy shrews generally born?  \nA. In the spring B. In the fall C. In the winter D. In the summer  \n6) What is interesting about how much pygmy shrews eat?  \nA. They eat their body weight in food a day.  \nB. They eat half their body weight per day.  \nC. They eat up to three times their body weight each day.  \nD. They go weeks without eating.  \n7) What sets pygmy shrews apart from other shrew species?  \nA. Their size B. Their color C. Their diet D. Their saliva  \n8) What color is the fur of a pygmy shrew?  \nA. Black B. Brown C. Gray D. White  \n9) How do pygmy shrews defend themselves?  \nA. With their strong muscles B. Through camouflage  \nC. By releasing a foul smell D. Using their sharp teeth  \n10) How big is a pygmy shrew?  \nA. The size of a cat B. The size of a hand  \nC. The size of your thumb D. As big as a mouse  \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. \" ","cbCaicHpCYzXPFhl","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicHpCYzXPFhl","pdf",177378,11,"English","# Reading & Question Set\n## Multiple-Choice Questions (1-10)\n## Statement Attribution: Would the Animal Say It? 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