Chupacabra STAAR Questions

Which words from the first paragraph best help the reader understand the meaning of the word CHUPACABRA?

• "a nonexistent creature"

• "can be translated"

• "a monstrous creature that attacks"

• "can be translated

Which word from the selection means "to crawl" or "invade"?

• infection

• infestation

• salutation

• gestation

The author compares the Chupacabra to Sasquatch in the first paragraph to suggest that the Chupacabra is -

• a historical fact

• a massive creature

• a hairy monster

• a mythical legend

The author includes the information in paragraph 3 to -

• convince people to believe the legend.

• explain the science behind the mystery.

• show that the Chupacabra is real.

• reveal secrets about the Chupacabra.

The selection is mainly about -

• what the Chupacabra looks like

• the origin of the Chupacabra

• how the Chupacabra changed over time

• the way the Chupacabra lived

Which sentence best states the main idea of the selection?

• "...the chupacabra has been characterized as the southern equivalent of the Sasquatch."

• "The chupacabra only recently joined the vampire in the bestiary of bloodsucking creatures."

• "The chupacabra soon found its way into popular culture."

• "resembled a large reptilian kangaroo with huge red eyes."

What is the author's purpose for mentioning the film Species in the 2nd paragraph?

• To reveal that the chupacabra is completely made up

• To convince readers to watch the movie Species

• To show that people may have been paranoid after watching the film

• To address skeptics who don't believe the chupacabra exists

Which sentence provides the best evidence that the chupacabra is a myth?

• "The chupacabra soon found its way into popular culture."

• "resembled a large reptilian kangaroo with huge red eyes."

• "Chupacabras were first reported in 1995, in Puerto Rico."

• "The animal owed their strange appearance to hair loss resulting from mange."

What can the reader conclude from the last paragraph?

• The chupacabra continues to be a popular legend

• The chupacabra can't be real because it's different in every account

• The chupacabra is an example of what happens when people distort reality

• The chupacabra was a myth, but not it's proven true

In cultures around the world, the chupacabra is -

• a sasquatch

• just a dog

• a legend

• skinless