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Amazon Adventures

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the PURPOSE of TEXT 1?

a)

Persuade: The author is trying to get the reader to do something.

b)

Inform: The author is trying to give the reader facts and information.

c)

Entertain: The author is trying to keep the reader’s attention through enjoyment.

2.

What is the PURPOSE of TEXT 2?

a)

Persuade: The author is trying to get the reader to do something.

b)

Inform: The author is trying to give the reader facts and information.

c)

Entertain: The author is trying to keep the reader’s attention through enjoyment.

3.

Which TWO languages are MOST COMMON in South America?

a)

English

b)

Portuguese

c)

French

d)

Spanish

4.

How many languages are spoken in Brazil?

a)

118

b)

108

c)

80

d)

180

5.

Of the countries listed in TEXT 1, which has the SMALLEST population?

a)

Suriname

b)

Argentina

c)

Guyana

d)

Brazil

6.

Of the countries listed in TEXT 1, which has the BIGGEST population?

a)

Suriname

b)

Argentina

c)

Guyana

d)

Brazil

7.

Is TEXT 1 mostly FACT, OPINION, or a MIX OF BOTH?

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

c)

Mix of fact and opinion

8.

Is TEXT 2 mostly FACT, OPINION, or a MIX OF BOTH?

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

c)

Mix of fact and opinion

9.

Which of these words is closest in meaning to "urged?"

a)

Ordered

b)

Recommended

c)

Whispered

d)

Discourage

10.

As described in TEXT 1, what is the definition of a BORDER?

a)

A wall separating 2 opposite sides.

b)

Where two countries meet.

11.

Match the EXCERPT to the CORRECT vocabulary word.


The people were paying very close attention as they looked closely into the water. They were alert and ready to catch the fish.


Which vocabulary word goes BEST with this excerpt?

a)

Vulnerable

b)

Population

c)

Helpless

d)

Intently

12.

Match the EXCERPT to the CORRECT vocabulary word.


The number of people living in a country or area.


Which vocabulary word goes BEST with this excerpt?

a)

Vulnerable

b)

Population

c)

Helpless

d)

Intently

13.

Match the EXCERPT to the CORRECT vocabulary word.


Ava was feeling in danger and without protection because she was by herself.


Which vocabulary word goes BEST with this excerpt?

a)

Vulnerable

b)

Population

c)

Helpless

d)

Intently

14.

Match the EXCERPT to the CORRECT vocabulary word.


The fish didn’t stand a chance and had no way of defending itself against the men.


Which vocabulary word goes BEST with this excerpt?

a)

Vulnerable

b)

Population

c)

Helpless

d)

Intently

15.

In which country could you expect to LIVE the LONGEST?

a)

Brazil

b)

Chile

c)

Peru

d)

Colombia

16.

BRAZIL is one of THREE South American countries who's MAIN LANGUAGE is NOT Spanish.


What is the MAIN LANGUAGE used in BRAZIL?

a)

French

b)

Dutch

c)

English

d)

Portuguese

17.

GUYANA is one of THREE South American countries who's MAIN LANGUAGE is NOT Spanish.


What is the MAIN LANGUAGE used in GUYANA?

a)

French

b)

Dutch

c)

English

d)

Portuguese

18.

SURINAME is one of THREE South American countries who's MAIN LANGUAGE is NOT Spanish.


What is the MAIN LANGUAGE used in SURINAME?

a)

French

b)

Dutch

c)

English

d)

Portuguese

19.

What was SIMILAR about the two texts?

4 lines
20.

What was DIFFERENT about the two texts?

4 lines