The Search for Bigfoot Scholastic Storyworks

Which line from the article supports the idea that people started to believe in Bigfoot because of a set of giant footprints?

• “Her dogs were howling in the yard.”

• “But they were big, much too big to be human prints.”

• “In most stories, Bigfoot is a shy, gentle giant.”

• “But the sightings continue.”

In the section “Real-Life Monsters,” you learn that ______.

• There is a 1967 video showing Bigfoot.

• People think Bigfoot is exciting.

• Some mysterious creatures turned out to be real.

• People in every state have said they've seen Bigfoot.

Which sentence from the story best illustrates the skepticism some people have about Bigfoot's existence?

• A) 'Many have claimed to see him, but evidence is scarce.'

• B) 'The forest is his home, and he is rarely seen.'

• C) 'Bigfoot is a legend passed down through generations.'

• D) 'Some believe he is a protector of the woods.'

What is the main theme of 'The Search for Bigfoot'?

• A) The importance of preserving wildlife.

• B) The mystery and allure of the unknown.

• C) The dangers of exploring the wilderness.

• D) The history of mythical creatures.

In the context of the story, what does the word 'elusive' most likely mean?

• A) Dangerous

• B) Mysterious

• C) Hard to find

• D) Friendly

Which character in the story is most skeptical about the existence of Bigfoot?

• A) The narrator

• B) The scientist

• C) The local hunter

• D) The tourist

What literary device is used in the phrase 'the forest whispered secrets'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

How does the author build suspense in the story?

• A) By describing the setting in detail

• B) By using short, choppy sentences

• C) By introducing a mysterious character

• D) By revealing the ending at the beginning

Which of the following best describes the tone of the story?

• A) Humorous

• B) Suspenseful

• C) Informative

• D) Melancholic

What is the purpose of the article 'The Search for Bigfoot'?

• A) To entertain readers with a fictional story

• B) To inform readers about the legend of Bigfoot

• C) To persuade readers to believe in Bigfoot

• D) To describe the habitat of Bigfoot