Dive Into a Sunken Museum

Use “Dive into a Sunken Museum” to answer the following question. Read these sentences from the selection “Dive into a Sunken Museum.” “If people instead swim around the beautiful sculpture parks,” Jason explains, “it will give the reefs a rest.” (paragraph 5) “Marine growth is taking on the role of the artist as it changes the sculpture.” (paragraph 10) What can the reader conclude about Jason Taylor based on these sentences?

• A Taylor bases his marine art designs on the nearby reefs.

• B Taylor questions the ability of his creations to last underwater.

• C Taylor wants his art to affect and be affected by its environment.

• D Taylor thinks marine life creates better art than he can.

Use “Dive into a Sunken Museum” to answer the following question. In paragraph 5 of the selection “Dive into a Sunken Museum,” what does the word fragile mean?

• Large

• Mysterious

• Delicate

• Popular

Use “Dive into a Sunken Museum” to answer the following question. Look at this photograph from the selection “Dive into a Sunken Museum.” What is the most likely reason the author includes this photograph?

• To reveal that Jason Taylor’s underwater sculpture parks are very large

• To explain why Jason Taylor is inspired by marine life when making his sculptures

• To show how Jason Taylor’s underwater parks lead people away from nearby reefs

• To emphasize that Jason Taylor creates lifelike sculptures to display underwater

What is a DIFFERENCE in the way the author's of the selections "Dive into a Sunken Museum" and "A Modern Day Treasure Hunt" create understanding for the reader?

• Only the author of "Dive into a Sunken Museum" highlights the main subject's views about nature.

• Only the author of "Dive into a Sunken Museum" provides other people's thoughts about the subjects work.

• Only the author of "Dive into a Sunken Museum" explains the actions people take as a result of the subjects work.

• Only the author of "Dive into a Sunken Museum" details how the subject interacts with other people.

Which idea is supported by information in BOTH selections "Dive into a Sunken Museum" and "A Modern Day Treasure Hunt"?

• It is people's responsibility to take care of the environment.

• People can experience beautiful sights while exploring nature.

• It is important for people to teach themselves new skills.

• Great wealth should be shared with others.

What is the most likely reason the author includes this photograph?

• To reveal that Jason Taylor’s underwater sculpture parks are very large

• To explain why Jason Taylor is inspired by marine life when making his sculptures

• To show how Jason Taylor’s underwater parks lead people away from nearby reefs

• To emphasize that Jason Taylor creates lifelike sculptures to display underwater

Use "Dive into a Sunken Museum" to answer the following question. In paragraph 5 of the selection, what does the word "FRAGILE" mean?

• Large

• Mysterious

• Delicate

• Popular

Read these sentences from the selection "Dive into a Sunken Museum": "If people instead swim around the beautiful sculpture parks," Jason explains, "it will give the reefs a rest." (paragraph 5) "Marine growth is taking on the role of the artist as it changes the sculpture." (paragraph 10) What can the reader conclude about Jason Taylor based on these sentences?

• Taylor bases his marine art designs on the nearby reefs.

• Taylor questions the ability of his creations to last underwater.

• Taylor wants his art to affect and be affected by its environment.

• Taylor thinks marine life creates better art than he can.

In paragraph 5 of the selection "Dive into a Sunken Museum," what does the word fragile mean?

• Large

• Mysterious

• Delicate

• Popular

Look at this photograph from the selection "Dive into a Sunken Museum." What is the most likely reason the author includes this photograph?

• To reveal that Jason Taylor’s underwater sculpture parks are very large

• To explain why Jason Taylor is inspired by marine life when making his sculptures

• To show how Jason Taylor’s underwater parks lead people away from nearby reefs

• To emphasize that Jason Taylor creates lifelike sculptures to display underwater