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A #reading comprehension quiz
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1
How long is the world's longest cave?
365 miles
37 feet
7,000 feet
500 miles
2
Which word means "broken off suddenly; curtly"?
aptitude
conscious
paramount
abrupt
3
When does the Goliath beetle hibernate?
when it rains
during the dry season
during the winter
when it is a larva
4
Acid solutions can also be produced by _______ found in the water.
certain bacteria
certain viruses
certain rocks
certain mushrooms
5
The word
correspondence
means
a dispute; an argument
communication by letter
a feeling of deep love and respect
not revealing one's opinion
6
Where do Goliath beetles live?
African mountains
African savannas
African deserts
African jungles
7
Being
sentimental
means
to express acceptance of an opinion; to agree
easily influenced or offended
a feeling having ben wronged
marked by tender or romantic feeling
8
How many feet of ice were the salamanders frozen under?
46
20
250
56
9
What measurement did sailors use to determine direction?
number of feet
number of hands
number of fingers
number of arms
10
You and your brother have a big
contrast.
The word in bold means...
opposed; opposite; completely different
blocked; hindered
a great or striking difference
not revealing one's opinion
11
What is it that triggers the activity of volcanoes?
shifting deep in the earth
strong tides of the ocean
the gravity of the sun and the moon
vents forming in the surface
12
Which of the following is
not
an example of the Vikings' advanced culture?
beautiful jewelry
large cities
skillful shipbuilding
well-made weapons
13
What helps spread the yeast evenly through the dough?
heating the dough
kneading the dough
chilling the dough
beating the dough
14
Why did Vikings show no mercy to churches or churchmen?
The churchmen refused to trade
Vikings especially hated Christians.
The Vikings had pagan beliefs
They thought they could steal the Christians' God
15
If two or more caves are joined, what is formed?
cavern
stalactite
geyser
stalagmite
16
Vikings were on the move by ____________?
A.D. 80
A.D. 800
80 B.C.
800 B.C.
17
What famous explorer did William enjoy pretending to be when he was a young boy?
Captain Hook
Captain Cook
Captain John Smith
Captain Philips
18
What kind of water is needed to produce caves?
cold water
salt water
acid water
hot water
19
What is one reason for misconceptions about the Vikings?
No one wrote any account of the Viking raids.
People like to exaggerate their misfortunes.
The Vikings wrote tales exaggerating their horrific raids.
Most accounts of Viking raids were written by their enemies.
20
The word
proficiency
means
knowing; aware
skillfulness; expertness
talent; ability
a dispute; an argument
21
Why were the salamanders able to revive after being frozen?
the salamanders could live off stored food and water
they produce chemicals that enable them to freeze and thaw
scientists found them and thawed them quickly
scientists injected them with special chemicals
22
Why were the planes stranded?
they had engine trouble
they ran out of fuel
they were shot down
the pilots were lost
23
By using dead reckoning, what could the sailor determine?
ship's direction
ship's speed
ship's weight
ship's position
24
How long did Mt. Pinatubo's largest eruption last?
12 days
9 days
24 hours
9 hours
25
Which of the following statements about William Carey is
not
true?
He treated sick people.
He built hospitals for the lepers
He sent for men to come teach d people in India how to farm
He made the famous gardens in the entire Orient.
26
What important thing happens when the water that formed the cave loses its acidity?
Underground stream fill with fish
Pure drinking water is created
The water re-enters the water cycle
Rock formation can be created
27
Which people are credited with accidentally discovering yeast's usefulness.
Babylonians
Romans
Greeks
Egyptians
28
What do Goliath beetles eat?
fruit tree and sap
small mammals
decaying plant matter
other insects
29
What two heavenly bodies did sailors use to determine direction?
North Star and Sirius
moon and NOorth Star
sun and North Star
sun and moon
30
Which statement best expresses William's attitude toward each task before him?
If I have enough time, I can do it.
If God helps me, I can do it.
If others can do, why can't I?
If I have enough money, I can do it.
