A Cat Named for Its Tail: teacher key

Bobcats, grade 2 edition, written for 2nd grade. Meet a wild cat of North America. See its ears, its fur, what it eats and where it rests.

Read the book. Print this page for the key.

Questions and answers

How does a bobcat live?
- In a big group
- Alone (answer)
- In a pond
What does a bobcat's name tell you about it?
- It has a loud voice
- It has long legs
- It has a short tail (answer)
What does the word brushland mean in this book?
- Land with lots of bushes (answer)
- A kind of paint
- A cold ocean
When are bobcats mostly active?
- At noon
- At dusk and dawn (answer)
- Only in winter
What do bobcats mostly eat?
- Apples
- Fish
- Rabbits and hares (answer)