Reading Comprehension | Fleas

1) The primary of the passage is to 

1. educate the reader about the physical characteristic of fleas

2) The author’s tone in the passage is best described as

      C. Informative

3) According to the passage, fleas are resistant to sprays and chemicals because they

1. have waterproof sclerites 

4) Fleas are difficult to squish because they have

1. 1 only

5) According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?

1. Fleas extend their little spines if threatened.

6) According to the passage, fleas are able to jump

2. I and II only

7) Based on information in the passage, the reader can understand that

     B. fleas survive at a higher rate in outdoor habitats

8) The author mentions the Washington Monument in order to 

     B. illustrate a comparison made between fleas’ and humans

9) It can be inferred that fleas will emerge from eggs as adults.

     D. If there is too much carbon dioxide in the cocoon.

10) Using the information in the passage as a guide, it can be concluded that

     D. fleas are designed in such a way as to give them unique physical advantages in life