The Beast of Loch Ness/Scholastic Action

1. Loch Ness is located in ______.

• 𝖠. Scotland
• 𝖡. Spain
• 𝖢. Sweden
• 𝖣. Switzerland

2. The author calls the water in Loch Ness murky. This helps explain ______.

• 𝖠. why it’s hard to be sure whether a large animal lives in the lake
• 𝖡. how an animal might grow large in the lake
• 𝖢. why the Mackays took a drive near the lake
• 𝖣. why the lake is so large

3. One reason scientists don’t believe there’s a large creature in Loch Ness is that ______.

• 𝖠. the lake is very small
• 𝖡. the Mackays were known liars
• 𝖢. a large creature would have attacked people by now
• 𝖣. there isn’t much in the lake for a large creature to eat

4. Between 1960 and 1987, Tim Dinsdale explored Loch Ness ______ times.

• 𝖠. 33
• 𝖡. 57
• 𝖢. 1,000
• 𝖣. 2,003

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

• 𝖠. It’s a great place to surf.
• 𝖡. Many people hope to see a strange beast.
• 𝖢. There are many beautiful birds to watch.
• 𝖣. People enjoy fishing in the lake.

6. Which statement is true based on the article?

• 𝖠. Loch Ness is the largest lake in the country where it’s located.
• 𝖡. There are giant squid in Loch Ness.
• 𝖢. At least 100 scientists have explored Loch Ness.
• 𝖣. Fire-breathing dragons are real.

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

8. In your own words, what did British scientist Ian Florence say after exploring Loch Ness in 2003?

7. What type of evidence has been most commonly reported by those claiming to have seen the Loch Ness monster?

• 𝖠. Photographic evidence

• 𝖡. Audio recordings

• 𝖢. Written testimonials

• 𝖣. Fossil remains

8. How deep is Loch Ness at its deepest point?

• 𝖠. Approximately 50 meters

• 𝖡. Approximately 230 meters

• 𝖢. Approximately 500 meters

• 𝖣. Approximately 800 meters