Ffyona Campbell Quiz

Which statement expresses the main idea of the article?

• Although Ffyona Campbell claimed that she had walked across the United States, she often accepted a ride.

• Ffyona Campbell was mistakenly given credit for walking around the world, but her conscience forced her to admit that she had cheated.

• Ffyona Campbell was the idol of many girls, but she had deceived them.

Recalling Facts: How well do you remember facts in the article? Select the answer that correctly completes each statement about the article: Ffyona Campbell’s first goal was to walk across:

• Europe

• the United States

• Great Britain

When Campbell walked across the U.S., she traveled from:

• New York to California

• California to New York

• Massachusetts to Oregon

Campbell’s most physically challenging walk was the one through:

• Europe

• Africa

• Australia

By the time Campbell stopped walking, she had covered about ______ miles.

Author’s Approach: Select the correct answer for each question below: The main purpose of the first paragraph is to:

• persuade readers to tell the truth always.

• give an overview of the article that is beginning.

• explain why Ffyona Campbell cheated.

Which of the following statements from the article best describes Campbell's walk through Africa?

• “In each new place, the press was waiting to greet her and take her photograph.”

• “As she walked, she wore a sweatshirt that said, ‘Sponsor Me.’”

• “At times, Campbell lived on bats, caterpillars, and snails.”

Which of the following statements from the article is an opinion rather than a fact?

• Campbell had a right to feel proud of what she had done.

• It took her two years to cover 10.055 miles.

• Campbell grew ill with malaria and typhoid.

Judging by Campbell’s actions as told in this article, you can predict:

• Campbell will never walk anywhere again.

• Campbell will never try to deceive her fans again.

• Campbell will walk around the world at least one more time.

Choose 2 letters below to correctly complete the following statement: "On the positive side, ___, but on the negative side ___."

• Campbell did actually walk around the world.

• Campbell lied about her fear during the U.S. leg of the trip.

• Campbell doubled her pace during the Australia leg of the trip.