Insect Invaders, by Anne Capeci
  • 1. A spider has __ legs and __ wings.
A) 10, 2
B) 6, 4
C) 8, 0
D) 2, 2
  • 2. What is a habitat?
A) something you wear
B) a place to live and grow
C) a place to jump and play
D) a place to swim
  • 3. How strong is a spider's silk?
A) as strong as a hair
B) not very strong
C) stronger than steel
D) stronger than fishing line
  • 4. Both arachnids and insects have what in common?
A) wings
B) an exoskeleton
C) same number of body parts
D) same number of legs
  • 5. How does a praying mantis fool its prey?
A) It looks like a plant and doesn't move.
B) It smells like nectar.
C) It prays for an insect to walk by.
D) It hides, then jumps out.
  • 6. How does a predator get its food?
A) It goes through dumpsters.
B) It steals food from other animals.
C) It begs for food.
D) It hunts and kills other animals.
  • 7. What do ladybugs eat?
A) ants
B) spiders
C) aphids
D) praying mantises
  • 8. Which animal injects their prey with saliva which turns the insides to liquid, then sucks up the liquid?
A) snake
B) ant
C) aphids
D) robber fly
  • 9. Why don't spiders get stuck in their own webs?
A) They are scared of it.
B) They don't touch it.
C) They only touch dry strands.
D) They are too heavy for the web.
  • 10. How does a tarantula catch its prey?
A) It traps prey in a hole.
B) It hunts for prey.
C) It mimics a plant and waits until the prey gets too close.
D) It captures prey in its web.
  • 11. What do you call the process then animals "shed their skin"?
A) habitat
B) metamorphosis
C) photosynthesis
D) molting
  • 12. How do aphids cause problems in the garden?
A) They eat pollinators.
B) They weigh down the leaves.
C) They eat plants.
D) They smell bad.
  • 13. What is elytra?
A) jointed legs
B) armor-like wings
C) the head of an insect
D) extra set of eyes
  • 14. Where does Mrs. Frizzle take the class on a field trip?
A) park
B) zoo
C) her house
D) space
  • 15. Why does Mrs. Frizzle say mantids have manners?
A) They cross their legs when they sit.
B) They wipe their face.
C) They look clean.
D) They say please and thank you.
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