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