The Search for Bigfoot Quiz

The idea of Bigfoot most likely came from ________.

• the creature Robert Hatfield saw

• stories passed from person to person

• a newspaper article

• fur and scat found in the woods

What does the word hoax mean in the sentence “Are the tracks a human hoax . . .”?

• a fact

• a clue

• a trick

• a discovery

Which sentence from the story supports the answer to question 2?

• A) “Now he had a perfect copy of the footprint. It would prove what he was saying was true.”

• B) “Many claimed to have seen footprints. Others brought back clumps of fur and scat . . .”

• C) “Years later, two brothers admitted to planting the footprints as a joke.”

• D) “. . . new species of animals are constantly being discovered.”

Which clue led people to believe in Bigfoot?

• footprints

• a skeleton

• photographs

• a secret message

What evidence supports the idea that Bigfoot is probably not be real?

• Most experts do not believe in Bigfoot.

• Some people say they caught Bigfoot on film.

• Scientists believe many new animal species exist.

• Many people found clumps of fur in the woods.

The author’s purpose is most likely to ________.

• help readers think about what’s true and what isn’t

• describe different animal species

• persuade readers to believe in Bigfoot

• share legends from around the world

7. The story of Bigfoot spread through various means. Which of the following details from the story supports this?

• Sightings reported in newspapers

• Television documentaries

• Word of mouth among locals

• All of the above

8. In your opinion, does Bigfoot exist? Use details from the story to support your answer.

• Yes, Bigfoot exists according to the story.

• No, Bigfoot does not exist according to the story.

Robert Hatfield thought the creature he saw was not a bear because ________.

• it was large

• it was covered in fur

• it stood on two legs

• it had hairless

Which was NOT a clue that led people to believe in Bigfoot?

• footprints

• secret messages

• strange noises

• bits of fur and scat