Big Foot

Which of the following best states the author's purpose?

• to inform the reader about wild creatures

• to prove the existence of Bigfoot

• to discredit the existence of Bigfoot

• to discuss a legendary creature

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

How did Ray Wallace's hoax work?

• Ray and his family used special shoes to leave tracks throughout the region.

• The Wallace family's testimonies were inconsistent with witnesses' description of the prints.

• Ray made special footprint shoes and left tracks throughout the region.

• Ray searched the region for large ear tracks, which he then reproduced throughout the region.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following statements best describes Bigfoot?

• Bigfoot is mythological creature that lives in southern America.

• Bigfoot is a hairy ape-like creature spotted in North America.

• Bigfoot is short, hairy ape-like creature with big feet.

• Bigfoot is a two-legged animal that is covered in red fur.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

As used in the passage, the word elusive most nearly means

• evasive

• attractive

• indescribable

• smelly

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

According to the passage, which of the following statements is the most accurate?

• Only within the last century have people reported Bigfoot sightings.

• There is still no solid proof that Bigfoot exists.

• "Sasquatch" is exactly the same as Bigfoot.

• Bigfoot is nothing but a hoax.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2