How does the author develop the idea that the Dumbo octopus needs more study? 1. by naming its genus and how few other octopuses are in the same genus 2. by comparing its characteristics to other more common types of octopuses 3. by detailing its habitat and habits and how it was given its unusual name 4. by explaining its unique qualities and the difficulty in accessing its habitat 1. The Dumbo octopus lives deeper under the sea than any other octopus species, hovering just above the seafloor." (paragraph 3) 2. "Scientists rarely have the opportunity to visit these mysterious locations, as deep-sea trips tend to be much longer and more expensive than exploratory jaunts that stay closer to the surface." (paragraph 3) 3. "This incredibly rare octopus species spends most of its life searching fro two things: other Dumbo octopuses and food." (paragraph 6) 4. "Because few Dumbo octopuses have been found in the wild, researchers know little about their population or the overall health of the species." (paragraph 6) 5. "At dinnertime, a Dumbo hunts for worms and tiny crustaceans that can be found floating in the current or near ocean vent ecosystem." (paragraph 6) Which sentence best supports the idea that the Dumbo octopus is cute? 1. "However at even deeper depths, between 9,800 and 13,000 feet (3,000-4,000 meters), there lives a creature so small, round, and adorable that scientists, upon spotting the elusive beast, are likely to say nothing more than 'Aww!'" (paragraph 1) 2. "The Dumbo's genus is known as Grimpoteuthis, and it covers at least fifteen umbrella octopuses that make their home at the bottom of the sea." (paragraph 2 ) 3. "The Dumbo octopus lives deeper under the sea than any other octopus species, hovering just above the seafloor." (paragraph 3) 4. "The particular part of the ocean where the Dumbo has been documented reaches depths of about two miles to nearly seven miles (three to eleven kilometers) under the surface of the ocean." (paragraph 3) Which words from paragraph 3 give the best clue to the meaning of the word permeate? 1. "has been documented" 2. "dark atmosphere" 3. "much longer" 4. "more expensive" Read this sentence from the passage. "The Dumbo's genus is known as Grimpoteuthis, and it covers at least fifteen umbrella octopuses that make their home at the bottom of the sea." (Paragraph 2) How does the inclusion of the genus name Grimpoteuthis affect the tone of the passage? 1. by maintaining its formal and educational tone 2. by shifting it into a more informal comedic tone 3. by creating a more conversational informal tone 4. by changing it from an informal tone to a formal tone 1 2 3 Read the excerpt from the passage. "When you imagine the ocean floor, perhaps your mind swims with huge, mysterious creatures full of sharp teeth and scaly skin. Exotic animals like the giant spider crab, fangtooth fish, and giant tube worm make their homes at the bottom of the earth's oceans." (paragraph 1) Why does the author use the word "swims" to describe the reader's mind? 1. to create a playful description of the ocean floor 2. to emphasize the fact that the creatures are aquatic 3. to argue that creatures on the ocean floor are confusing 4. to highlight the number of creatures found on the ocean floor 1 2 3
