Monsters of the Deep

Where are giant squid teeth located?

• in their mouths

• in the back of their head

• on their tentacles

What percentage of Americans believe in Big Foot?

• 1 out of 5

• 1 out of 3

• About half

Why is "A Tall Tale?" a fitting subheading for the second section?

• Because the kraken is so big.

• Because it's a fictional story passed down through sailors with larger than life characters.

• Because sailors get bored.

Why does the author include a discussion about the Kraken?

• To make the passage more exciting.

• Because he's obsessed with the kraken.

• To give information about the Kraken because the tales about it were probably based on giant squids.

What has O'Shea discovered about why giant squid are difficult for humans to find?

• Because they live far below the oceans surface, deeper than humans can go. Their enormous eyes and highly developed nerves allow them to see nets and cameras immediately.

• Because they're mythical.

• That they are vicious creatures that will attack sailors.

Select the statements that are TRUE.

• Dragons, Krakens, Mermaids, and Nessie are real.

• They are all vicious creatures.

• They are probably based on real creatures.

Using the photograph titled "Squid on the Screen" and the context clues for the key term, tentacle, what is a tentacle?

• A squid beak.

• A squid house.

• A squid arm.

O'Shea at one point says "I've been sailing for 40 years; and I've always had an answer for everything- hurricanes and icebergs." What conclusions can the read draw based on this statement?

• That he is confident in his skills as a sailor.

• That he wanted to be a meteorologist.

• That he hates sailing.

What is the main text structure being used by the author?

• Description

• Sequence

• Cause/Effect

What can you conclude about why it's important to study things we do not understand?

• We don't need to. It's a waste of time.

• To be rich and famous.

• Creatures that may seem scary me end up being less frightening after we learn the truth.