Whale Sharks: Giant Fish Quiz

What is the author's purpose for writing this book?

• to entertain readers with a shark adventure

• to inform readers about whale sharks

• to persuade readers to study sharks

• to inform readers about ocean creatures

What is a possible cause for whale sharks migrating long distances?

• to exercise

• to hunt other sharks

• to stay with other whale sharks

• to find food

Which of the following details support the main idea of the section "Staying Alive"

• Whale sharks are microscopic ocean animals that drift in the water

• pregnant whale sharks give birth to live babies

• it is a privilege to see this gentle giant up close

• whale sharks are often caught by accident when people are fishing for other species

The information in the text is organized by _______, while the details in the chart on page 4 are organized by ______.

• main idea and details; comparison

• chronology; cause and effect

• comparison; chronology

• main idea and details; cause and effect

Which of the following words is a synonym for solitary?

• active

• giant

• alone

• passive

What is the main idea of the article? If you were to rename each section, what titles would you choose, and why? Use details from the book to justify your answer.