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Story Questions
1.
According to this reading passage, why would someone want to catch a June bug?
a. They are trying to keep the June bug from eating their plants.
b. The June bug can bring good luck.
c. The June bug can provide entertainment.
d. The June bug likes to live in captivity.
2. 
This passage is mostly about . . .
a. protecting your lawn and fruit trees from June bugs.
b. good extermination practices.
c. the anatomy of a June bug.
d. general information about June bugs.
3. 
According to the passage, what do adult June bugs eat?
a. They eat seeds and seedlings.
b. They eat ripening fruit.
c. They feed on the grass.
d. They dig underground to eat sweet potatoes and carrots.
4. 
How did the June bug get its name?
a. It is named after the famous first lady June Cleveland.
b. It is a cousin to the ladybug.
c. It lays its eggs in June.
d. It is an adult beetle in the summer months.

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The Armadillo
The armadillo is probably one of the most unusual-looking animals. It looks a lot like the dinosaurs 
that used to walk the Earth. Armadillos can live in many places throughout the United States and other 
parts of the world, but they are most prominent in the state of Texas.
The armadillo has a very tough shell with bands of very strong tissue. These bands are able to slide 
over each other, which allows the armadillo to roll up like a ball. This is how the armadillo is able 
to protect itself. It is like the armadillo is protected by a shield of armor. Most animals are unable 
to break through this tough skin. An armadillo lives in a burrow that it digs itself. The armadillo has 
to live in places where the dirt is easy to dig; otherwise, it cannot dig itself a home. They have very 
strong claws that help them dig.
The armadillo’s main diet is insects. They eat ants, termites, beetles, grubs, worms, and other small 
insects. These animals are also known for their strange behavior. If an armadillo is startled, it will 
jump into the air. Sometimes it will even jump three feet high! It also makes a squealing sound.
Armadillos are interesting animals!
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