Secrets of Oak Island Quiz

What event sparked Rick's lifelong fascination with Oak Island?

• Watching a documentary about treasure hunting

• Reading a magazine article

• Hearing stories from his grandfather

• Visiting Oak Island as a child

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Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of the passage?

• Two brothers become rivals in a treasure hunt.

• A group of friends discovers a new island.

• Rick and Marty, along with Dan, work together to solve the Oak Island mystery.

• The Canadian government bans all treasure hunting.

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Why was Marty initially skeptical about searching for treasure on Oak Island?

• He thought the island was too dangerous.

• He believed the treasure did not exist.

• He did not like working with his brother.

• He was not interested in history.

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What obstacle did the brothers face before they could begin their search on Oak Island?

• Lack of funding

• Bad weather conditions

• Difficulty getting government permission

• Not enough equipment

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What can be inferred about Dan Blankenship’s feelings toward the Oak Island mystery?

• He was uninterested in the outcome.

• He was hopeful but worried he might not see the mystery solved.

• He wanted to keep the island’s secrets hidden.

• He was angry at Rick and Marty.

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How did previous treasure hunts affect Oak Island?

• They made the island more beautiful.

• They left the land with many holes and tunnels.

• They uncovered the original Money Pit.

• They found the treasure.

What motivated Rick to continue searching for the treasure after so many years?

• He wanted to prove his brother wrong.

• He was inspired by a childhood dream and fascination.

• He needed money.

• He was hired by the Canadian government.

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Why did Dan Blankenship team up with Rick and Marty?

• He needed more money for the search.

• He wanted to share his knowledge and hoped they could solve the mystery together.

• He was forced by the government.

• He wanted to stop them from searching.

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What does the passage suggest about the location of the original Money Pit?

• It was found by Rick and Marty.

• Its location was unknown due to years of digging.

• It was destroyed by the government.

• It was never real.

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Based on the passage, which statement best describes the relationship between Rick and Marty?

• They are competitive and do not work well together.

• They have different beliefs but work together toward a common goal.

• They rarely speak to each other.

• They both dislike treasure hunting.

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