The Colorful Corn Snake
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
89
The Colorful Corn Snake is a fascinating creature. It got its name because its belly looks like Indian corn. This snake is usually orange or brownish-yellow, with large red blotches outlined in black. Corn snakes live in the southeastern United States, in places like overgrown fields, tree logs, or abandoned buildings. You might be scared hearing the word 'snake', but don't worry! Corn snakes are harmless to humans and are often kept as pets. They are great climbers, and they eat by swallowing their prey whole! Isn't that interesting?
Question 1
What color is the Corn Snake usually?
A
Green
B
Blue
C
Red
D
Orange or brownish-yellow
Explanation. The content states that the Corn Snake is usually orange or brownish-yellow.
E
Black
Question 2
Why is the Corn Snake named as such?
A
Because it eats corn
B
Because it lives in corn fields
C
Because its belly looks like Indian corn
Explanation. The content mentions that the Corn Snake got its name because its belly looks like Indian corn.
D
Because it is yellow like corn
E
Because it has a corn-shaped head
Question 3
Where does the Corn Snake live?
A
Western United States
B
Southeastern United States
Explanation. According to the content, the Corn Snake lives in the southeastern United States.
C
Northern United States
D
Southwestern United States
E
Eastern United States
Question 4
Are Corn Snakes harmful to humans?
A
Yes
B
No
Explanation. The content clearly states that Corn Snakes are harmless to humans.
C
Sometimes
D
Only when they are hungry
E
Only when they are scared
Question 5
How do Corn Snakes eat their prey?
A
By swallowing it whole
Explanation. The content mentions that Corn Snakes eat by swallowing their prey whole.
B
By biting and chewing it
C
By poisoning it first
D
By tearing it apart
E
By sucking its blood
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