6/4 Quick Quiz
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Last updated over 4 years ago
9 questions
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1. In the first section of the story, what makes Robert Hatfield think the creature he saw wasn’t a bear? What made people think Hatfield had seen Bigfoot?
1. In the first section of the story, what makes Robert Hatfield think the creature he saw wasn’t a bear? What made people think Hatfield had seen Bigfoot?
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2. Reread “Ancient Stories.” Why does the author compare legends about a giant to “leaves picked up by the wind”? What does it tell you about how the Bigfoot story first started?
2. Reread “Ancient Stories.” Why does the author compare legends about a giant to “leaves picked up by the wind”? What does it tell you about how the Bigfoot story first started?
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3. Compare the section “Bigfoot Is Born” with “Enormous Footprints.” How did people’s beliefs about Bigfoot change? Why?
3. Compare the section “Bigfoot Is Born” with “Enormous Footprints.” How did people’s beliefs about Bigfoot change? Why?
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4. In “16-Inch Tracks,” Jerry Crew is described as “serious and trustworthy.” How do you think this affected other people’s belief in Bigfoot?
4. In “16-Inch Tracks,” Jerry Crew is described as “serious and trustworthy.” How do you think this affected other people’s belief in Bigfoot?
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5. What “evidence” has made some people believe Bigfoot is real? How can these pieces of evidence be explained?
5. What “evidence” has made some people believe Bigfoot is real? How can these pieces of evidence be explained?
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6. Based on the last section, what are some mythical creatures that turned out to be real? Why are these included in the article?
6. Based on the last section, what are some mythical creatures that turned out to be real? Why are these included in the article?
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7. Why do you think many people believe that Bigfoot exists, even though there is no proof that he does?
7. Why do you think many people believe that Bigfoot exists, even though there is no proof that he does?
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8. Based on what you read here, what do you think is important to consider in deciding whether something is true?
8. Based on what you read here, what do you think is important to consider in deciding whether something is true?
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9. The author ends, “And if someone does prove that this gentle giant is out there? Maybe it would be best if we humans left him alone.” Why do you think she says this? Do you agree?
9. The author ends, “And if someone does prove that this gentle giant is out there? Maybe it would be best if we humans left him alone.” Why do you think she says this? Do you agree?