What's Buried on Oak Island?

Choose the meaning of inhabited in the following sentence: 'No humans inhabited this small speck of land, which was covered with towering oak trees . . .'

• visited

• lived on

• saw

• explored

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Which best expresses how author Allison Friedman structures the article?

• A. She describes the people who have searched for treasure on Oak Island throughout history.

• B. She compares and contrasts the different tools people use to search for treasure.

• C. She lists artifacts that have been found on the island.

• D. She describes the many legends of Oak Island.

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The theory that the treasure is secret works by a famous writer is best supported by the discovery of which artifact in the sidebar 'The Clues'?

• iron scissors

• log platforms

• a scrap of parchment

• a metal cross

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The article mentions scientific explanations for which of Oak Island’s mysterious 'clues'? Choose THREE.

• A. A mysterious hole, which became known as the Money Pit, was discovered in 1803.

• B. Five human-made drains were discovered beneath the sand.

• C. The Lagina brothers have found a jeweled pin, a piece of metal that might have come from a treasure chest, and 400-year-old human bones.

• D. Salt water flows into the Money Pit through a hidden tunnel.

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In 2013, an old Spanish coin was found on Oak Island. Dan Blankenship was moved to tears at the discovery of this coin because the coin ________.

• proved that the treasure was fake

• was the first piece of evidence he had held in 48 years of searching

• was worth a lot of money

• proved that the treasure was from Spanish invaders and not pirates

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Which statement would Rick Lagina likely agree with?

• Some mysteries should never be solved.

• The Oak Island treasure is likely just a legend.

• Precious metals and gems are not the only kind of treasure.

• It’s important to know when to give up.

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Which theory about what might be hidden on Oak Island does the article describe as most convincing, based on text evidence?

• Pirate treasure theory

• Shakespearean manuscripts theory

• Religious artifacts theory

• Natural formation theory

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Based on the article, what qualities does a treasure hunter need to have? Support your answer with text evidence.

• Bravery and determination

• Laziness and impatience

• Fearfulness and doubt

• Indifference and carelessness

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