"Zach's Animals"

Directions: Read the story. Then answer the questions below.

My name is Zach.

I have a bird. She flies.

I have a dog. He is white.

I have a pig. He is very dirty.

I have a rabbit. She has a lot of hair.

Sometimes, I feel like I live in a zoo.

The name of my bird is Sky.

The name of my dog is Snow.

The name of my rabbit is Fur Ball.

I do not have a name for my pig yet.

I want to have a lamb.

I want to have a kitten.

I want to have a duck.

Mom says, “Not yet.”

I can’t live without my animals.

Why is Snow a good name for Zach's dog?
1. He is cold.
2. He is white.
3. He eats snow.
4. He plays in snow.
Which animals does Zach want?

▼Check all that are correct.
1. a dog
2. a duck
3. a kitten
4. a pig
What color is Zach's dog?
1. brown
2. black
3. white
4. grey
When Zach says, "I can't live without my animals," what does he mean?
1. He will die without animals.
2. He loves his animals a lot.
3. He has lost all his animals.
4. He wants his animals in the house.
Who tells the story?
1. Zach's mom
2. Zach's dad
3. Zach
4. the animals
What can be said about Zach from this story?
1. He lives in a zoo.
2. He wants a horse.
3. He likes animals.
4. He has six animals.
Which animals does Zach have?

▼Check all that are correct.
1. a duck
2. a pig
3. a lamb
4. a rabbit
Zach's pig is very dirty. What could be a good name for him?
1. Muddy
2. Oink
3. Pinkie
4. Porky
Why is Sky a good name for Zach's bird?
1. She is blue.
2. That is where she lives.
3. That is where she flies.
4. That is where Zach found her.
How many animals does Zach have now?
1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 6