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Read the following story and answer the question that follows.

There once was a deer who had spent all year growing beautiful antlers. Every time he passed a lake where he could see himself, he stopped to admire them. They were so large, so wide, so wonderful. In fact, they were the only part of his body that he really liked. He worried most about his legs, which were so thin, so delicate, so weak-looking.

One day, the startled deer found himself face to face with a hungry wolf, and he had to run for his life. His thin delicate legs carried him quickly through the forest. But when the brush got heavy, his large, wide antlers caught in the branches and the wolf got him.

What real world experience is most like the one in this story?

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Read the passage and answer the question.

Everything in nature follows a pattern. Circles, lines, spirals, and angles are repeated to make a design or a pattern. Patterns in nature are not just pretty adornments. They serve a purpose that has helped nature survive and flourish.
Have you ever taken a close look at a beehive? Well, not too close or you might get stung! The natural pattern in beehives is so perfect that it seems to be computer designed. The hives are made up of layers and layers of cells. Each cell has six perfectly equal sides or hexagons. Why would bees build six-sided cells, instead of round, or box shaped ones? The reason is that the bee is a genius at geometry and architecture! Six-sided cells use up every bit of space and allow bees to get the maximum area for storing honey. Also, Hexagons use the least honeycomb wax because all six sides are identical in length. The bees don’t waste space, material, or effort. Aren’t they smart insects?
Where might a reader use the information about hexagons from this passage?

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Read the passage and answer the question.

The ostrich is the largest bird in the world, but it cannot fly. Its legs are so strong and long that it can travel faster by running. Ostriches use their wings to help them gather speed when they start to run. They also use them as brakes when they are turning and stopping.
Ostriches have been known to run at a rate of 96 km an hour. This is faster than horses can run, and as fast as most people drive a car. These huge birds stand as tall as a horse and sometimes weigh as much as 135 kg. In Africa, their home continent, they are often seen with large animals. The zebra, which is also a fast runner, seems to be one of their favorite companions.

Each ostrich egg weighs as much as two dozen chicken eggs. Ostrich eggs are delicious to eat and are often used as food in Africa. The shells also are made into cups and ornaments.as much as two dozen chicken eggs, or one and a half kg. Ostrich eggs are delicious and are often used for food by people in Africa. The shells also are made into cups and ornaments.

What does the author of this article assume the reader knows before reading the passage?

Reading: Informational Text (RI.3.6)