Which highlighted detail from the selection supports the key idea that the legend was fake?
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What is the best summary of paragraphs 1 through 3?
A. Coronado was a Spanish explorer who traveled many miles with his guide, Friar Marcos. Friar Marcos told the explorer that the Seven Cities of Cibola were made of gold.
B. Coronado and other Spanish explorers wanted to find the Seven Cities of Cibola because they heard the cities were made of gold.
C. Coronado and other explorers heard that the legendary Seven Cities of Cibola were made of gold. When they went on a journey to find the cities, they discovered the legend was fake.
D. Coronado and other explorers traveled many miles in search of Native American pueblos, or villages. They were happy when they found many pueblos on their journey.
The most likely reason that the author provides the information in paragraph 3 is -
A. to explain who the explorers were
B. to explain what the explorers found
C. to explain why the explorers were looking for the cities
D. to explain the large amount of treasure the explorers found in the cities
Which sentences contain information about what the explorers thought they might see in the magnificent cities? Select TWO correct answers.
A. He had heard tales that these magnificent cities had walls built of gold and turquoise. (paragraph 1)
B. They were thought to be somewhere north of Mexico. (paragraph 1)
C. He told wonderful stories of buildings ten stories high and temples covered with turquoise. (paragraph 2)
D. Marcos offered to lead an expedition to the cities. (paragraph 2)
E. What do you think they saw? (paragraph 3)
What is the meaning of the word marveled as it is used in paragraph 4?
A. Became frustrated
B. Looked in confusion
C. Looked in amazement
D. Became afraid
Paragraph 4 is mainly about -
A. Francisco Coronado searching for treasured cities
B. The Spaniards seeing bison by the millions
C. Cardenas finding the Grand Canyon
D. Francisco Coronado and his men making interesting discoveries
According to the selection, what did Coronado and his men discover as a result of exploring the new land? Select TWO correct answers.
A. Large herds of sheep
B. Cities made of gold
C. The Grand Canyon
D. Buildings made of turquoise
E. Large herds of bison
Why did the author most likely write this selection?
A. To provide information about Coronado and his expedition to find The Seven Cities
B. To give details about The Seven Cities and how magnificent they were
C. To inform the reader of the steps to become a conquistador
D. To provide details about the most famous conquistadors
What change should be made in sentence 1?
A. Change led to leads
B. Change into to during
C. Change united states to United States
D. Change the period to a question mark
The author included an unnecessary sentence. Which sentence should be deleted from the paragraph?
