Monster Mystery
What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?
Answer Choices:
A To explain why people believe in the Loch Ness Monster
B To show how scientists have proven the Loch Ness Monster does not exist
C To describe how to search for creatures like the Loch Ness Monster
D To suggest that mysterious creatures like Nessie are dangerous
A To explain why people believe in the Loch Ness Monster
What is the most likely reason the poet wrote this selection?
A To describe the challenges of finding a mysterious creature like Bigfoot
B To highlight the humorous side of searching for Bigfoot
C To explain why Bigfoot is a fascinating creature
D To suggest that searching for Bigfoot is an impossible task
B To highlight the humorous side of searching for Bigfoot
Both the author of "Monster Mystery" and the poet of "Bigfoot" would agree that—
A. People are fascinated by the idea of mysterious creatures.
B. Scientific tools are necessary to prove the existence of mysterious creatures.
C. The search for mysterious creatures often leads to disappointment.
D. Evidence of mysterious creatures is always reliable.
A. People are fascinated by the idea of mysterious creatures.
What does the word "horribly" most likely mean in line 8 of the poem?
Select two answers
A In a very bad way
B In a very scary way
C In a very funny way
D In a very unexpected way
E In a very unpleasant way
A In a very bad way
E In a very unpleasant way
What can the reader infer about the results of the search described in paragraph 3?
F The Loch Ness Monster is too difficult to detect using sonar equipment.
G Scientists proved that the Loch Ness Monster does not exist.
H The deep, dark lake makes it hard for scientists to find anything.
J Scientists no longer believe the Loch Ness Monster is real.
H The deep, dark lake makes it hard for scientists to find anything.
What can the reader most likely infer about the speaker’s feelings after finding Bigfoot?
A The speaker is relieved that the search is finally over.
B The speaker is frustrated by how long it took to find Bigfoot.
C The speaker is amused by the unexpected result of the search.
D The speaker is disappointed that Bigfoot wasn’t what they expected.
C. The speaker is amused by the unexpected result of the search.
One difference between the article "Monster Mystery" and the poem "Bigfoot" is that—
A. The article describes scientific efforts to find the Loch Ness Monster, while the poem focuses on the speaker’s personal search for Bigfoot.
B. The article explains the mystery surrounding Nessie, while the poem highlights the humorous outcome of finding Bigfoot.
C. The article includes eyewitness accounts of the Loch Ness Monster, while the poem focuses on the speaker’s imaginative journey to find Bigfoot.
D. The article discusses the difficulty of proving Nessie’s existence, while the poem reflects the speaker’s success in finding Bigfoot.
A. The article describes scientific efforts to find the Loch Ness Monster, while the poem focuses on the speaker’s personal search for Bigfoot.
What does the word "mysteries" most likely mean as used in paragraph 2?
A Stories that people tell about real events
B Things that are not fully understood or explained
C Events that have happened in the past
D Creatures that scientists have discovered
B Things that are not fully understood or explained
What is the most likely reason the author includes the detail about sonar in paragraph 3?
F To highlight that scientists used advanced technology to search for Nessie
G To show what people might have seen and belive to be the monster
H To hint that sonar is not effective in deep, dark lakes
J To suggest that scientists no longer believe Nessie exists
G To show what people might have seen and belive to be the monster
What is the most likely reason the poet repeats the phrase “I searched for Bigfoot”?
F To emphasize how much effort the speaker put into the search
G To show that the speaker was unsure about continuing the search
H To highlight the places where the speaker looked for Bigfoot
J To suggest that the speaker enjoyed searching for Bigfoot
F To emphasize how much effort the speaker put into the search
How are the author in the article “Monster Mystery” and the speaker in the poem “Bigfoot” alike?
A The author and the speaker both explore the idea of the possibility of finding a mysterious creature.
B The author and the speaker both are bothered by how difficult it is to locate these creatures.
C The author and the speaker both spend time searching for a mysterious creature.
D The author and the speaker both seek the help of scientists to find a mysterious monster.
A The author and the speaker both explore the idea of the possibility of finding a mysterious creature.
What does the word "sonar" mean as used in paragraph 3?
F A tool that creates sound waves to detect objects underwater
G A machine used to take pictures of underwater creatures
H A tool that makes water appear clearer to scientists
J A machine used to measure the depth of a lake
F A tool that creates sound waves to detect objects underwater
In paragraph 3, what key idea about the scientists’ search for Nessie is best supported?
A It relied on eyewitness accounts to guide their search.
B It included the use of sonar equipment to find the creature.
C It proved that the Loch Ness Monster does not exist.
D It was conducted in shallow areas of the lake.
B It included the use of sonar equipment to find the creature.
Which line helps the reader understand that the poet uses a first-person point of view in the poem?
A I searched for BIGFOOT for seventeen years. (line 1)
B Down back roads and alleys. (line 4)
C In rain, snow, and sleet. (line 6)
D He had horribly stinky feet! (line 8)
A I searched for BIGFOOT for seventeen years. (line 1)
Which topic is addressed by the speaker of the poem “Bigfoot” that is not addressed by the author of the article “Bigfoot”?
F The importance of being patient and not giving up when searching for something
G The impact that giving up might have on someone
H The desire to face your fears
J The frustration of never finding what you're looking for
H The desire to face your fears
What does the word "exist" mean as used in paragraph 2?
A To live in a specific place
B To be real and not imaginary
C To be seen by many people
D To be created by someone
B To be real and not imaginary
Based on the information in the article "Monster Mystery," what can the reader conclude about why people continue to believe in the Loch Ness Monster despite the lack of scientific evidence?
A. People enjoy mysteries and want to believe in something extraordinary.
B. Scientists have encouraged people to believe in the Loch Ness Monster.
C. The lake is so deep that it is impossible to explore fully.
D. People have seen evidence that proves the Loch Ness Monster is real.
A. People enjoy mysteries and want to believe in something extraordinary.
Based on the information throughout the poem, what can the reader conclude about the speaker’s search for Bigfoot?
F The speaker enjoys exploring different environments during the search.
G The speaker is determined to find Bigfoot despite the challenges.
H The speaker is bored during the search and considers giving up.
J The speaker feels frustrated about how long the search takes.
G The speaker is determined to find Bigfoot despite the challenges.
Which statement describes a difference between the article “Monster Mystery” and the poem “Bigfoot”?
A In the article, the loch ness believers share their stories of seeing the mysterious creature. In the poem, the speaker expresses thoughts about a mysterious creature.
B In the article, scientists have spent a large amount of time seeking for the loch ness monster. In the poem, the speaker gives up on his search for bigfoot.
C In the article, scientists have had no luck in their search for a loch ness creature in the lake. In the poem, the speaker's patience in search of a bigfoot has paid off.
D In the article, many witnesses claim that they have seen a loch ness monster. In the poem, the speaker is concerned that he will never find a bigfoot.
C In the article, scientists have had no luck in their search for a loch ness creature in the lake. In the poem, the speaker's patience in search of a bigfoot has paid off.
Which sentence from the passage best helps the reader understand the meaning of the word "claimed"?
2 Well, that is the case with one of the mysteries of the world today. The lake is Loch Ness in Scotland. It has been given the nickname "Nessie." Many years ago, a man claimed to have seen the monster. It had a little head, a long neck, and a huge body and tail. Since then, other people visiting the lake have said that they, too, have seen Nessie. They all describe a similar creature. Some people have taken pictures of what they saw. But there is no way to know if the pictures are real.
Many years ago, a man claimed to have seen the monster.