Loch Ness Monster Quiz

Which sentence best describes a main idea of the article?

• People in ancient Scotland did not believe the Loch Ness monster was real, but people believe it is real today.

• Loch Ness was a popular place to visit, but people became less interested after the first Loch Ness monster sighting.

• People have reported sightings of the Loch Ness monster for over a thousand years, but no one can prove that it is real.

• The Loch Ness monster was invented to keep people from swimming in Scotland's lakes, but it has been proven to be a hoax.

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How does the information in paragraphs 10-11 contribute to the article?

• It explains how Loch Ness was formed and why it is special.

• It highlights different theories about the Loch Ness monster's home.

• It describes other unusual lochs around the world and why people should visit them.

• It names the other parts of the world where the Loch Ness monster has been sighted.

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Which piece of evidence supports the idea that some people take claims about the Loch Ness monster very seriously?

• "All of a sudden, a dark shape seems to poke up from the surface." (Paragraph 1)

• "Since then, an official register has started recording sightings of the monster." (Paragraph 9)

• "This makes it a particularly good place for a monster hideout." (Paragraph 11)

• "Loch Ness isn't the only place people claim to see monsters or fairytale creatures." (Paragraph 12)

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In paragraph 14, the word "lurking" most closely means —

• hiding.

• walking.

• drowning.

• struggling.

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How does the author support the claim that the Loch Ness monster may be real?

According to the text, some people believe that the Loch Ness monster exists, while other people believe it is all a hoax, or joke. Do you believe that sightings of the Loch Ness monster are real, a hoax, or something else? Support your thinking with evidence from the text.

Would you want to visit Loch Ness to try and spot the Loch Ness monster? Why or why not?

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The author describes a hoax as being similar to a joke. Have you ever played a joke or a trick on someone? What was it and how did people react? Do you think jokes can ever go too far? Explain your thinking.

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