What is the author's purpose in describing the construction of El Castillo de San Marcos using coquina?
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Alexis Reed
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To highlight the beauty of the fort
To explain why the fort was strong and durable
To show the creativity of the Spanish builders
To describe the fort's location
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the text structure contribute to the author's purpose in the passage about El Castillo de San Marcos?
By listing the materials used in the fort
By comparing the fort to other buildings
By describing the fort's history and construction in chronological order
By providing a detailed map of the fort
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What key idea can be determined from the details about the fort's construction?
The fort was built quickly and cheaply
The fort was designed to be a tourist attraction
The fort was built to withstand attacks and natural disasters
The fort was made entirely of wood
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Summarize the events that led to the construction of El Castillo de San Marcos.
The Spanish built many forts, all of which were made of coquina.
The Spanish built several wooden forts that were destroyed, leading them to build a stronger stone fort.
The Spanish built a fort in one attempt using the strongest materials available.
The Spanish built a fort to serve as a museum for future generations.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the purpose of this text?
To teach the reader about what forts were made out of.
To teach the reader about the oldest Spanish settlement that still exist today.
To persuade the reader to visit El Castillo de San Marcos.
To inform the reader what El Castillo de San Marcos was made of.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the author include the description of the drawbridge?
It shows the fort's architectural beauty.
It highlights the fort's defensive capabilities.
It explains the fort's historical significance.
It describes the fort's location.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the purpose of the fort's moat?
The moat was used for decoration.
The moat was a crucial part of the fort's defense.
The moat was used for transportation.
The moat was filled with dangerous animals.
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