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Dive Into a Sunken Museum

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

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1.

What is a DIFFERENCE in the way the author's of the selections "Dive into a Sunken Museum" and "A Modern Day Treasure Hunt" create understanding for the reader?

a)

Only the author of "Dive into a Sunken Museum" highlights the main subject's views about nature.

b)

Only the author of "Dive into a Sunken Museum" provides other people's thoughts about the subjects work.

c)

Only the author of "Dive into a Sunken Museum" explains the actions people take as a result of the subjects work.

d)

Only the author of "Dive into a Sunken Museum" details how the subject interacts with other people.

2.

Use "Dive into a Sunken Museum" to answer the following question. In paragraph 5 of the selection, what does the word "FRAGILE" mean?

Choose from the below words

delicate

large

mysterious

popular

3.

Which statement best explains the organizational pattern used in the selection "Dive into a Sunken Museum"?

a)

The descriptive organizational pattern explains how and why Jason Taylor's artwork is created and displayed in a certain way.

b)

The compare and contrast organizational pattern shows how much bigger Jason Taylor's park is than other underwater sculpture parks around the world.

c)

The cause and effect organizational pattern shows why Jason Taylor decided to use people for his sculpture park and how his sculptures were made.

d)

The advantage and disadvantage organizational pattern emphasizes both the positive and negative effects Jason Taylor's artwork has on reefs.

4.

In the selection "Dive into a Sunken Museum" look at the photograph of Jason deCaires Taylor's Sculpture, Circle of Children. What is the most likely reason the author includes this photograph?

a)

To reveal that Jason Taylor's underwater sculpture parks are very large

b)

To explain why Jason Taylor is inspired by marine life when making his scultpures

c)

To show how Jason Taylor's underwater parks lead people away from nearby reefs

d)

To emphasize that Jason Taylor creates lifelike sculptures to display underwater

5.

In what way is the focus of the selections "Dive into a Sunken Museum" and "A Modern Day Treasure Hunt" SIMILAR?

a)

Both selections describe how an individual tries to attract visitors to a location.

b)

Both selections detail the way an individual keeps the location of an object secret.

c)

Both selections illustrate the way an individual has used art to create a puzzle.

d)

Both selections show how an individual has used talent to protect nature.

6.

Which idea is supported by information in BOTH selections "Dive into a Sunken Museum" and "A Modern Day Treasure Hunt"?

a)

It is people's responsibility to take care of the environment.

b)

People can experience beautiful sights while exploring nature.

c)

It is important for people to teach themselves new skills.

d)

Great wealth should be shared with others.

7.

Use "Dive into a Sunken Museum" to answer the following question.

Read these sentences from "Dive into a Sunken Museum".

"If people instead swim around the beautiful sculpture parks," Jason explains, "it will give the reefs a rest." (paragraph 5)

"Marine growth is taking on the role of the artist as it changes the sculpture." (paragraph 10)

What can the reader conclude about Jason Taylor based on these sentences?

a)

Taylor bases his marine art designs on the nearby reefs.

b)

Taylor questions the ability of his creations to last underwater.

c)

Taylor wants his art to affect and be affected by its environment.

d)

Taylor thinks marine life creates better art than he can.

8.

In paragraph 5 of the selection "Dive into a Sunken Museum," what does the word fragile mean?

a)

Large

b)

Mysterious

c)

Delicate

d)

Popular

9.

Look at this photograph from the selection, "Dive into a Sunken Museum." What is the most likely reason the author includes this photograph?

a)

To reveal that Jason Taylor's underwater sculpture parks are very large

b)

To explain why Jason Taylor is inspired by marine life when making his sculptures

c)

To show how Jason Taylor's underwater parks lead people away from nearby reefs

d)

To emphasize that Jason Taylor creates lifelike sculptures to display underwater

10.

Use "Dive into a Sunken Museum" to answer the following question. Which statement best explains the organizational pattern used in the selection "Dive into a Sunken Museum"?

a)

The descriptive organizational pattern explains how and why Jason Taylor's artwork is created and displayed in a certain way.

b)

The compare-and-contrast organizational pattern shows how much bigger Jason Taylor's park is than other underwater sculpture parks around the world.

c)

The cause-and-effect organizational pattern shows why Jason Taylor decided to use people for his sculpture park and how the sculptures were made.

d)

The advantage-and-disadvantage organizational pattern emphasizes both the positive and negative effects Jason Taylor's artwork has on reefs.

11.

What is a DIFFERENCE in the way the authors of the selections "Dive into a Sunken Museum" and "A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt" create understanding for the reader?

a)

Only the author of "Dive into a Sunken Museum" details how the subject interacts with other people.

b)

Only the author of "Dive into a Sunken Museum" explains the actions people take as a result of the subject's work.

c)

Only the author of "Dive into a Sunken Museum" provides other people's thoughts about the subject's work.

d)

Only the author of "Dive into a Sunken Museum" highlights the main subject's views about nature.

12.

In what way is the focus of the selections "Dive into a Sunken Museum" and "A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt" SIMILAR?

a)

Both selections show how an individual has used a talent to protect nature.

b)

Both selections illustrate the way an individual has used art to create a puzzle.

c)

Both selections detail the way an individual keeps the location of an object secret.

d)

Both selections describe how an individual tries to attract visitors to a location.

13.

Which idea is supported by information in BOTH selections "Dive into a Sunken Museum" and "A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt"?

a)

It is people's responsibility to take care of the environment.

b)

People can experience beautiful sights while exploring nature.

c)

It is important for people to teach themselves new skills.

d)

Great wealth should be shared with others.

14.

Use "Dive into a Sunken Museum" and "A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt" to answer the following question.

What is a major way Jason Taylor's sculptures in the selection "Dive into a Sunken Museum" DIFFER from Forrest Fenn's treasure in the selection "A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt"?

a)

Taylor wants his sculptures to be protected from outdoor conditions.

Fenn wants his treasure to be exposed to outdoor conditions.

b)

Taylor wants people to know where to find his sculptures.

Fenn wants to keep the location of the treasure hidden.

c)

Taylor wants people to interact with his sculptures.

Fenn wants people to stay away from his treasure.

d)

Taylor wants his sculptures to be viewed in a traditional way.

Fenn wants his treasure to be seen in a nontraditional way.

15.

Read these sentences from the selection “Dive into a Sunken Museum.” What can the reader conclude about Jason Taylor based on these sentences?

a)

Taylor bases his marine art designs on the nearby reefs.

b)

Taylor questions the ability of his creations to last underwater.

c)

Taylor wants his art to affect and be affected by its environment.

d)

Taylor thinks marine life creates better art than he can.

16.

In paragraph 5 of the selection “Dive into a Sunken Museum,” what does the word fragile mean? (a)  

Choose from the below words

Large

Mysterious

Delicate

Popular

17.

What is the most likely reason the author includes this photograph?

a)

To reveal that Jason Taylor’s underwater sculpture parks are very large

b)

To explain why Jason Taylor is inspired by marine life when making his sculptures

c)

To show how Jason Taylor’s underwater parks lead people away from nearby reefs

d)

To emphasize that Jason Taylor creates lifelike sculptures to display underwater

18.

Which statement best explains the organizational pattern used in the selection “Dive into a Sunken Museum”?

a)

The descriptive organizational pattern explains how and why Jason Taylor’s artwork is created and displayed a certain way.

b)

The compare-and-contrast organizational pattern shows how much bigger Jason Taylor’s park is than other underwater sculpture parks around the world.

c)

The cause-and-effect organizational pattern shows why Jason Taylor decided to use people for his sculpture park and how the sculptures were made.

d)

The advantage-and-disadvantage organizational pattern emphasizes both the positive and negative effects Jason Taylor’s artwork has on reefs.

19.

What evidence in the text can you find to indicate that Artist Jason deCaires Taylor considers his museums a success? Make sure you list at least two examples from the text!

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20.

Use “Dive into a Sunken Museum” to answer the following question. Which statement best explains the organizational pattern used in the selection “Dive into a Sunken Museum”?

a)

The descriptive organizational pattern explains how and why Jason Taylor’s artwork is created and displayed a certain way.

b)

The compare-and-contrast organizational pattern shows how much bigger Jason Taylor’s park is than other underwater sculpture parks around the world.

c)

The cause-and-effect organizational pattern shows why Jason Taylor decided to use people for his sculpture park and how the sculptures were made.

d)

The advantage-and-disadvantage organizational pattern emphasizes both the positive and negative effects Jason Taylor’s artwork has on reefs.

21.

What is the primary theme of the selection 'Dive Into a Sunken Museum'?

a)

A) The impact of art on marine life

b)

B) The history of underwater museums

c)

C) The techniques used in underwater photography

d)

D) The economic benefits of underwater tourism

22.

In the context of 'Dive Into a Sunken Museum,' what does the word 'immersive' most likely mean?

a)

A) Engaging

b)

B) Shallow

c)

C) Expensive

d)

D) Dangerous

23.

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Dive Into a Sunken Museum' to describe the underwater sculptures?

a)

A) Metaphor

b)

B) Simile

c)

C) Alliteration

d)

D) Personification

24.

What can be inferred about the author's perspective on underwater museums in 'Dive Into a Sunken Museum'?

a)

A) The author is skeptical about their environmental impact.

b)

B) The author is enthusiastic about their artistic value.

c)

C) The author is indifferent to their cultural significance.

d)

D) The author is critical of their maintenance costs.

25.

How does the author of 'Dive Into a Sunken Museum' organize the information about the sculptures?

a)

A) Chronologically, detailing the history of each piece

b)

B) Spatially, describing the layout of the museum

c)

C) Thematically, focusing on the artistic elements

d)

D) Comparatively, contrasting with traditional museums