The Tiny Jewel of Cuba
Questions:
5
Grade:
2
Words:
70
In a small forest in Cuba, lives a tiny, but very special bird called the Bee Hummingbird. It is the smallest bird in the world, no bigger than a bee. It has vibrant colors that sparkle in the sunlight. The Bee Hummingbird flits from flower to flower, drinking sweet nectar. It beats its tiny wings so fast that it makes a humming sound, which is how it got its name.
Question 1
Where does the Bee Hummingbird live?
A
In a large desert in Mexico
B
In a small forest in Cuba
Explanation. The text mentions that the Bee Hummingbird lives in a small forest in Cuba.
C
In a big city in the USA
D
In a cold place in Antarctica
E
In a vast jungle in Africa
Question 2
What is the size of the Bee Hummingbird?
A
As big as an eagle
B
As large as a pigeon
C
As small as a bee
Explanation. The text states that the Bee Hummingbird is no bigger than a bee.
D
As big as a sparrow
E
As large as a parrot
Question 3
What does the Bee Hummingbird drink?
A
Water from the river
B
Sweet nectar from flowers
Explanation. The text says that the Bee Hummingbird drinks sweet nectar from flowers.
C
Juice from fruits
D
Milk from other animals
E
Liquid from tree sap
Question 4
How many eggs does a female Bee Hummingbird lay at a time?
A
4-5 eggs
B
1-2 eggs
Explanation. The Bee Hummingbird makes a humming sound due to the speed at which it beats its tiny wings.
C
7-8 eggs
D
10-12 eggs
Question 5
What is the size of a hummingbird's egg?
A
the size of a football
B
the size of a coffee bean
Explanation. The text states that the Bee Hummingbird is the smallest bird in the world, no bigger than a bee, which is how it got its name.
C
the size of your hand
D
the size of basketball
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