Adventuring the Nile

Scaturro and Brown filmed their adventure most likely because they --

• believed their journey down the Nile River would bring them more fame.

• hoped it would help promote efforts to clean and protect the areas along the Nile River.

• wanted people around the world to appreciate the beauty and diversity of the Nile River.

• thought the publicity would encourage more tourists to visit the Nile River.

Which detail from paragraph 2 supports the idea that the Nile River spans diverse areas?

• The Nile River is the longest river in the world, measuring about 4,100 miles in length.

• The White Nile begins in Rwanda, and the Blue Nile begins in Ethiopia.

• The two main tributaries of the Nile River meet in Sudan to form one river.

• The Nile River flows through cities as well as remote deserts and mountain regions.

Based on paragraphs 3 and 4, what can the reader infer about navigating the Nile River?

• Many explorers have failed in their attempts to complete the trip.

• It is a challenging endeavor even for experienced adventurers.

• Preparing for the journey can take many months of planning.

• It is best to make the expedition with a small crew.

Based on paragraphs 5, the reader can infer that for Scaturro and Brown --

• the satisfaction of traveling the Nile River outweighed the dangers it presented.

• the Nile River provided a place to get away from modern life.

• the journey along the Nile River was a challenging test of their survival skills.

• the sights along the Nile River were better experienced on film than in person.

The details in paragraph 6 support the idea that --

• the Nile River and its main tributaries flow through many African countries.

• population growth along the Nile has caused the river to become polluted.

• the Nile River serves as a shared foundation for many diverse African cultures.

• the largest cities along the Nile River are located in Europe.

The map of the Nile River Valley is included in the selection to --

• indicate why the Blue Nile is considered the primary source of the river.

• show the long and winding course of the river.

• emphasize that the river is important to all the countries it flows through.

• highlight the most popular locations along the river.

The author organizes the information in the selection mainly by --

• explaining why Scaturro and Brown wanted to explore the Nile River and then giving details about how they prepared for the journey.

• comparing the Nile River with other rivers around the world and then discussing Scaturro and Brown's journey along the Blue Nile.

• stating that the Nile River is challenging to navigate and then sharing details about the difficulties Scaturro and Brown encountered on their journey.

• providing background information about the Nile River and then describing Scaturro and Brown's expedition.

The author's main purpose for writing this selection is to --

• explain how the Nile River brings together a variety of cultures.

• describe the first expedition to travel the full length of the Nile River.

• discuss the dangers that travelers have encountered along the Nile River.

• provide information about the history of the Nile River.