The Strait of Magellan

This question refers to The Strait of Magellan 1. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A What does the word fickle most likely mean as it is used in paragraph 2?

• A. gloomy

• B. reliable

• C. stable

• D. unpredictable

Part B Which word or phrase from paragraph 2 provides context for the meaning of the word fickle?

• A. "nice and warm"

• B. "changes quickly"

• C. "dangerous"

• D. "fog that made visibility difficult"

This question refers to The Strait of Magellan 3. What does the comparison in paragraph 6 between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans reveal about why Magellan gave the Pacific its name?

• A. that the fighting among the sailors finally ended once they found the strait

• B. that finding what the sailors had been looking for allowed them to finally rest

• C. that leaving the Atlantic Ocean offered an end to the hardships the sailors had suffered on the voyage

• D. that the waters of the Pacific Ocean were not as stormy and harsh as those the sailors had faced in the Atlantic

This question refers to The Strait of Magellan 4. Select two quotes that develop the idea that Magellan is an important historical figure.

• A. "In addition to the natural scenery, many of the lighthouses that were once used for navigation are now national monuments and popular tourist attractions." (paragraph 3)

• B. "The Strait of Magellan, or Estrecho de Magallanes as it is called in Spanish, is named after the first European to travel the strait, the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan." (paragraph 4)

• C. "The trip was so treacherous that several mutinies broke out when the crew rebelled and wanted to abandon the voyage; however, Magellan persevered." (paragraph 6)

• D. "Unfortunately, he died in the Philippines and would never see the trip completed." (paragraph 8)

• E. "By successfully circumnavigating the globe, Magellan's crew helped prove that the Earth is round." (paragraph 10)

This question refers to The Strait of Magellan 5. Which two paragraphs develop the idea that the Strait of Magellan is difficult to navigate?

• A. paragraph 2

• B. paragraph 3

• C. paragraph 5

• D. paragraph 7

• E. paragraph 9

This question refers to The Strait of Magellan 6. Which of the following paragraphs explains why Magellan decided to travel the strait?

• A. paragraph 4

• B. paragraph 5

• C. paragraph 10

• D. paragraph 11

This question refers to The Strait of Magellan 7. Which statement correctly describes the relationship between the strait and its naming?

• A. The strait was originally named after the explorer's favorite holiday, but was changed to indicate water's region.

• B. The strait was originally named after the ships' departure for the strait, but was changed to recognize a famous explorer.

• C. The strait was originally named after land of the countries around the strait, but was changed to reflect its peaceful waters.

• D. The strait was originally named after the famous explorer of the strait's waters, but was changed to celebrate the King's religion.

This question refers to The Strait of Magellan 8. Which phrase does the author use to establish similarities between the Panama Canal and the Strait of Magellan in paragraph 1?

• A.  “. . . a channel in the Pacific Ocean stretching 350 miles. . . .”

• B. ". in waters of mostly Chile and some of Argentina."

• C. ". . connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean."

• D. ". . . an important route for ships until the Panama Canal was built. . . ."