Reading Comprehension: Mongooses

Read the above article "Mongooses" and then answer the following questions. Be sure to reread the text to ensure your answers are correct.Based on the text, which best explains how black rats were introduced to Hawaii? The native Hawaiians imported them to solve a problem with their crops. The Asians brought them to Hawaii when they first arrived. The Europeans brought them on their ships. The rats were able to swim to Hawaii from Asia. Which best defines the word originate as it was used in the second paragraph? To come from a place To go to a place To become independent To wander the world Which event happened first? The mongoose was introduced to Hawaii. The black rat was introduced to Hawaii The black rat migrated to Europe. Plantation owners bred mongooses. Which statement would the author most likely disagree with? Black rats threaten many creatures native to Hawaii. Mongooses threaten many creatures native to Hawaii. Mongooses were brought to Hawaii intentionally The only reason people dislike rats is because they are ugly. Which best express the author's main purpose in writing this text? To persuade readers to protect the endangered mongoose. To describe the habits and hazards of the black rat. To inform readers about species that have invaded Hawaii. To entertain readers with tales of a mongoose's adventures Which best expresses the main idea of the sixth paragraph? This paragraph is about Indian culture and wildlife. This paragraph is about the mongoose's role in Indian society. This paragraph is about the lifecycle of the mongoose. This paragraph is about how mongooses migrated to India. Which statement is false according to information in the text? Rats eat lots of vegetation and crops. Mongooses eat sea turtle eggs. Rats climb trees and eat bird eggs. Mongooses have spread more than 40 diseases. Which best explains why plantation owners imported mongooses to Hawaii? Mongooses eat rats. Mongooses are fuzzy and adorable. Mongooses make great household pets. Mongooses kill deadly cobras. Use context clues to determine which of the following best defines the word revere as it is used in the sixth paragraph? To dislike someone or something To respect someone or something To hunt someone or something To get rid of someone or something Which title best expresses the main idea of this text? Travel Procedures: Getting in and out of Hawaii with Pets Unwanted: The Journey of the Black Rat to Hawaii Uncovered: What the Real Rikki-Tikki-Tavi is Like Backfired: Solving Problems with Problems in Hawaii