What is the author's purpose in the passage about Nyna Heury's encounter with a flying piece of wood?
Finding Bigfoot: Everything you need to know

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Aranita Calhoun
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To entertain readers with a mysterious story
To inform readers about the dangers of driving at night
To persuade readers to believe in Bigfoot
To describe the natural beauty of Alaska
2.
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How does the structure of the passage about Zadig's Method contribute to the author's purpose?
By providing a step-by-step guide to scientific research
By listing the reasons why Bigfoot does not exist
By comparing different scientific fields
By narrating a personal experience with Bigfoot
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the central idea of the section titled "The Arguments AGAINST Bigfoot"?
Bigfoot is a well-documented creature.
There is no concrete evidence to prove Bigfoot's existence.
Bigfoot has been captured on camera multiple times.
Scientists are close to discovering Bigfoot.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which piece of evidence from the text supports the idea that scientific methods are important in the search for Bigfoot?
"Nyna Heury drives a cab in Alaska’s Prince of Wales Island."
"Bigfoot researcher Cliff Barackman has advice for bigfooters about how to take a scientific approach to the search."
"Bigfoot has an army of doubters."
"Many people in traditional science are so skeptical of bigfoot."
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the author's message in the section "Bringing Science To The Search"?
Science is unnecessary in the search for Bigfoot.
Scientific methods can help validate the existence of Bigfoot.
Bigfoot is a myth that cannot be proven.
Only experienced researchers can find Bigfoot.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does the author use text structure to emphasize the importance of scientific evidence in the search for Bigfoot?
By listing the steps of the scientific method
By describing personal encounters with Bigfoot
By providing a narrative of a Bigfoot sighting
By comparing Bigfoot to other mythical creatures
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the central idea of the passage about Zadig's Method.
Bigfoot is a fictional character.
Observations can lead to significant scientific discoveries.
Bigfoot hunters are wasting their time.
The scientific method is outdated.
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