2. Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears

3. The story Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears is most like a _________. A.folktale B.fairy tale C.mystery D.nonfiction selection

4. A. to show how the animals work together B.to explain why baby owl was killed C.to explain why mosquitoes buzz D.none of the above What is the purpose of this story?

5. Which event happened first? A.Mosquito buzzes. B.Baby Owl is killed. C.Iguana puts sticks in his ears. D.The rabbit runs away.

6. Why did Iguana put sticks in his ears? A.They looked like earrings. B. Crow was cawing. C.Monkey was screeching. D. Mosquito was telling lies.

7. Which animals warn the others of danger? A.King Lion and Frog B.Mosquito and Owl C.Crow and Monkey D.Rabbit and Owl

8. Who was the first animal to draw a WRONG conclusion? A.Python B.Rabbit C.Mosquito D.Iguana

9. All of the following words the author used to describe the sound of an animal moving EXCEPT: A.mek, mek, mek B.krik, krik, krik C.bip, bip, bip D.wasawasu, wasawasu, wasawasu

10. Why does the story say mosquitoes buzz in people’s ears? A. Because they want to bite you. B. Because they are angry. C.Because they want to warn you. D.Because they feel guilty.

11. Which word correctly completes the following sentence: The City ________ has meetings to help the town solve its problems. B.council A.duty C. bosses D.tidbit

12. Which word correctly completes the following sentence: When my baby brother dumped his cereal on the floor for the third time, I was sure he was full of _____. A.duty B.satisfied C.tidbit D.mischief

13. Which word correctly completes the following sentence: My grandma cooked a big dinner, and after we finished eating, we all felt __________. A.hungry B.satisfied C.nonsense D.council

14. Which word correctly completes the following sentence: I was full, but I could still eat a __________ of dessert. A.satisfied B.lot C.duty D.tidbit

15. Which word correctly completes the following sentence: I didn’t want to clean my room, but it is my ________ to take care of my things. A.duty B.mischief C.satisfied D.council

16. Which word correctly completes the following sentence: My friend tried to tell me that mosquitoes really talk, but I know that is __________. A.council B.nonsense C.satisfied D.mischief