WorksheetsScholastic News (11/18/19)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which detail best supports the idea that the asteroid changed Earth forever?
“The impact caused a huge explosion.”
“But they had nowhere safe to run.”
“Most scientists agree that it killed 7 out of every 10 species—including the dinosaurs.”
“One clue is a V-shaped bone called the wishbone.”
Part A David Burnham thinks birds survived when other dinos died out because they ___.
could live in hot temperatures
could travel to other areas more easily
stayed in their nests
have big brains
Part B Which detail best supports the answer to question 2?
“Dinosaurs fled in every direction.”
“It was so hot your eyeballs would have melted,’ explains David Burnham.”
“And both dinos and birds are known for having brains that are big for their bodies.”
“In other words, birds could fly off to hunt for food that had survived the disaster.”
What does it mean that Fannie Becker was “an eyewitness to disaster”?
Fannie saw who started the fire.
Fannie accidentally started the fire.
Fannie saw the fire rip through the city.
Fannie fled from the scene of a crime.
According to the article, which statement about the Great Chicago Fire is true?
It burned for two days.
Only 300 buildings were burned in the fire.
Mrs. O’Leary’s cow started the fire.
Mrs. O’Leary’s son started the fire.
What is the purpose of the sidebar “How the Fire Changed Your Life”?
to describe how Chicago looks today
to show how fire safety has improved
to teach kids how to stay safe in a fire
to explain how firefighters battle fires
According to the map, the Bermuda Triangle is closest to which of the following places?
Florida
Peru
Japan
Europe
Which detail best shows why people thought that opening Tut’s tomb brought bad luck?
“In 1922, a man named Howard Carter announced big news.”
“The tomb held his mummy and many treasures, including paintings and jewelry.”
“As time passed, a few other people involved with the tomb died too.”
“Is there really a curse?”
Expert Nick Brown believes ___.
the curse brings bad luck
there is no curse
the curse is real
the curse affects only some people
According to the article, most scientists believe that Bigfoot ___. A B C D
is real
is a myth
is a human
lives in Washington State
