Dive into Sunken Museum

Read these sentences from the selection “Dive into a Sunken Museum.” “If people instead swim around the beautiful sculpture parks,” Jason explains, “it will give the reefs a rest.” (paragraph 5) “Marine growth is taking on the role of the artist as it changes the sculpture.” (paragraph 10) What can the reader conclude about Jason Taylor based on these sentences?

• A. Taylor bases his marine art designs on the nearby reefs.

• B. Taylor questions the ability of his creations to last underwater.

• C. Taylor wants his art to affect and be affected by its environment.

• D. Taylor thinks marine life creates better art than he can.

Use “Dive into a Sunken Museum” to answer the following question. In paragraph 5 of the selection “Dive into a Sunken Museum,” what does the word fragile mean?

• F. Large

• G. Mysterious

• H. Delicate

• J. Popular

Use “Dive into a Sunken Museum” to answer the following question. Look at this photograph from the selection “Dive into a Sunken Museum.” What is the most likely reason the author includes this photograph?

• A. To reveal that Jason Taylor’s underwater sculpture parks are very large

• B. To explain why Jason Taylor is inspired by marine life when making his sculptures

• C. To show how Jason Taylor’s underwater parks lead people away from nearby reefs

• D. To emphasize that Jason Taylor creates lifelike sculptures to display underwater

Use “Dive into a Sunken Museum” to answer the following question. Which statement best explains the organizational pattern used in the selection “Dive into a Sunken Museum”?

• F. The descriptive organizational pattern explains how and why Jason Taylor’s artwork is created and displayed a certain way.

• G. The compare-and-contrast organizational pattern shows how much bigger Jason Taylor’s park is than other underwater sculpture parks around the world.

• H. The cause-and-effect organizational pattern shows why Jason Taylor decided to use people for his sculpture park and how the sculptures were made.

• J. The advantage-and-disadvantage organizational pattern emphasizes both the positive and negative effects Jason Taylor’s artwork has on reefs.

Use “A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt” to answer the following question. Which sentence from the selection “A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt” supports the idea that Forrest Fenn sees his treasure as a way to inspire others?

• A. He accumulated his treasure over a lifetime. (paragraph 2)

• B. He placed a 10-inch-by-10-inch bronze box of treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains between Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the Canadian border. (paragraph 2)

• C. He wanted to urge people to put down their electronic devices and go outside to appreciate nature. (paragraph 2)

• D. Some travelers have even looked for the hidden treasure dozens of times, but none have found it yet. (paragraph 3)

Use “A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt” to answer the following question. What is most likely the author’s purpose for writing the selection “A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt”?

• F. To tell people what training is helpful before trying to hunt for treasure

• G. To inform people about a unique treasure hunt and how it began

• H. To provide people with a list of benefits gained from being outdoors

• J. To explain to people why the Rocky Mountain region is often visited

Use “A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt” to answer the following question. What key idea about Forrest Fenn is supported by the details in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the selection “A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt”?

• A. Forrest Fenn is hopeful that his treasure will never be found by anyone.

• B. Forrest Fenn is overwhelmed by the attention he has received over the years.

• C. Forrest Fenn is firm in his decision to keep the location of his treasure secret.

• D. Forrest Fenn is untrusting of the people closest to him.

Use “A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt” to answer the following question. The word cryptic has a Latin root that means “hidden.” Based on this information, what does the word cryptic mean as it is used in paragraph 5 of the selection “A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt”?

• F. Unusual

• G. Lengthy

• H. Artistic

• J. Unclear

Use “Dive into a Sunken Museum” and “A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt” to answer the following question. Which idea is supported by information in BOTH selections “Dive into a Sunken Museum” and “A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt”?

• A. It is people’s responsibility to take care of the environment.

• B. People can experience beautiful sights while exploring nature.

• C. It is important for people to teach themselves new skills.

• D. Great wealth should be shared with others.

Use “Dive into a Sunken Museum” and “A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt” to answer the following question. What is a DIFFERENCE in the way the authors of the selections “Dive into a Sunken Museum” and “A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt” create understanding for the reader?

• F. Only the author of “Dive into a Sunken Museum” details how the subject interacts with other people.

• G. Only the author of “Dive into a Sunken Museum” explains the actions people take as a result of the subject’s work.

• H. Only the author of “Dive into a Sunken Museum” provides other people’s thoughts about the subject’s work.

• J. Only the author of “Dive into a Sunken Museum” highlights the main subject’s views about nature.