Nessie

When did Aldie and John Mackay take their drive near Loch Ness?

• in 1923

• in 1933

• in 1960

• in 1987

The author describes the water in Loch Ness as murky. This helps explain ______.

• why it’s hard to be sure whether a large animal lives in the lake

• how an animal might grow large in the lake

• how the lake got its name

• why the lake is so large

The kraken was a mysterious creature that turned out to be ______.

• a big fish

• a giant eel

• a giant squid

• a type of dinosaur

The article mentions two scientists who got images of something large in Loch Ness. Both images were ______.

• blurry

• clear

• colorful

• fake

Based on the article, what’s a big reason people visit Loch Ness these days?

• It’s a great place to surf.

• Many people hope to see a mysterious beast.

• There are many beautiful birds to watch.

• People enjoy fishing in the lake.

Which question is NOT answered in the article?

• Where is Loch Ness located?

• How deep is Loch Ness?

• How long can an eel live?

• What is a cryptozoologist?

Use a complete sentence to answer the quetion.

Find the image with the caption “Looking for Answers.” What does it show?

Use a complete sentence to respond to the question.

The article says that many people see cryptozoology as a joke. Why might this be?