The Three Little Javelinas
Author: Susan Lowell

Reading Level: 2.9
Words: 1500
Questions: 5
Points: .5

Question 1
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Javelinas are

wild, hairy, southwestern cousins of pigs.
something you throw in track and field events.
female elephants.
wild porcupines.

Question 2
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The first little Javelina was caught __________.

by a whirlwind
by a wolf
by a turtle
by a lion

Question 3
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The second little Javelina built a home out of __________.

long saguaro ribs
sticks
straw
ocotillo branches

Question 4
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The adobe house was built by ________.

the third little Javelina
the big bad wolf
the sneaky coyote
the farmer

Question 5
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Coyote howls at the moon because

he remembers burning in the Javelinas' stove.
he is looking for a mate.
he thinks he looks cute against the moon.
he likes the sound of his own voice.