Author's Purpose and POV-Bigfoot Comprehension

What is the author's main purpose for including paragraph 1?

• to explain that Bigfoot doesn't exist

• to inform readers by providing background information about Bigfoot

• to compare Bigfoot to an ape

• to tell the reader where Bigfoot is located

The author's main purpose in writing this passage is to

• explain how Bigfoot was discovered

• describe different times people have seen Bigfoot

• encourage people to look for Bigfoot

• describe several famous Bigfoot hoaxes

How did Rick Dyer benefit from his Bigfoot hoax?

• by scientifically proving that Bigfoot exists

• by becoming very famous and well respected

• by earning money for showing the body

• by making believers in Bigfoot look bad

Which of the following best describes the author's attitude toward people who create hoaxes?

• The author has a negative view of those who create the hoaxes.

• The author believes the people who create the hoaxes are creative.

• The author is amused by the hoaxes.

• The author thinks the people who create the hoaxes are clever.

The author's choice of words suggests that he believes

• Rick Dyer was wrong to charge people money for seeing the body.

• Patterson and Gimlin really did see Bigfoot.

• There will never be another Bigfoot hoax.

• The Jacko Hoax occurred because a gorilla was really captured, not Bigfoot.

What was the author's purpose for putting in the Bigfoot Crossing sign photo and information?

• to persuade people to beware of Bigfoot

• instruct people on how to look for Bigfoot

• to entertain readers by sharing a harmless way to pretend Bigfoot exists

• to inform people of the dangers

THINK AND COMPARE: Was it a hoax? What were the actions of Round Rock officials and Rick Dyer, and what was the purpose for their actions? Did the town of Round Rock also create a hoax?

• Yes, both Round Rock officials and Rick Dyer created a hoax for publicity.

• No, only Rick Dyer created a hoax, while Round Rock officials acted to promote tourism.

• Yes, but only Round Rock officials created a hoax, not Rick Dyer.

• No, neither Round Rock officials nor Rick Dyer created a hoax.