Monsters (K.A. Robertson) - Leveled English Reading

Enter a world of imagination and mystery with the book Monsters (K.A. Robertson). This book explores different legendary creatures that have appeared in stories and myths for many centuries. It uses engaging language to describe these famous monsters while helping children distinguish between fantasy and reality. The short, clear sentences are perfect for young readers who enjoy a little bit of adventure and suspense. It is an exciting way to expand your English vocabulary while exploring fascinating cultural legends.

Lexile: 880L

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Question 1: Who wrote the novel, _Frankenstein_?

KA RobinsonBram StokerMary ShelleyVlad Dracula

Question 2: Who played Frankenstein in the 1931 movie of the same name?

Robert PattinsonCount von CountBoris KarloffMary Shelley

Question 3: Which sentence about monster myths is most accurate?

They are made-up stories that have existed in many parts of the world for a very long time.They are mainly stories that people have written about in books.They are true stories about actual monsters that people have seen.They are modern stories that people have made into movies.

Question 4: What figure of speech is *Monster Myths* and *Scary Stories*?

alliterationmetaphorssimilesonomatopoeia

Question 5: In the phrase "all over the globe", what does *globe* refer to?

the countrythe worldthe universethe land

Question 6: Which word is closest in meaning to *cultures*?

worldsfamiliessocietiesplaces

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Question 1: From which country did the zombie myth come?

RomaniaGreeceScotlandHaiti

Question 2: Which parasite can cause a zombie-like trait in its host?

the horse-hair wormphytoplasmascricketskatydids

Question 3: Why is Bran Castle known as Dracula's Castle?

Bram Stoker was living in the castle when he wrote his novel.The castle once belonged to a man called Vlad Dracula.It is like the one Bram Stoker described in his famous novel _Dracula_.Bran Castle was once a famous meeting place for vampires like Dracula.

Question 4: What does the main picture on pages 12 and 13 show?

zombies protesting against slaverypeople dressed up for a good causezombies trying to turn people into zombieszombies trying to scare little children

Question 5: Which word can be a noun and a verb?

sterilizeeternitylivesmyth

Question 6: What does the prefix *super* stand for in *supernatural*?

againbelowaroundbeyond

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Question 1: Where do some historians believe the werewolf myth originated?

in Africafrom watching wolves hunt when the moon is fullfrom hunting practicesfrom observing predators bring down their prey

Question 2: Which was one of the first mythical beasts to have its legend shared around the world on the Internet?

the yetithe chupacabraBigfootthe werewolf

Question 3: Which sentence about chupacabras is *not* true?

In 1990, some people in Puerto Rico blamed a chupacabra for killing their goats.Many people have captured chupacabras.Some scientists think chupacabras are coyotes with severe mange.Many people say they have seen a chupacabra.

Question 4: Who is the target audience for this book?

people looking for ideas for a dress-up partyactors who are cast as monsters in moviespeople who have watched lots of movies about monstersyounger readers who are interested in monsters

Question 5: What is the prefix in *transformation*?

transionationform

Question 6: What does *severe* mean?

incurablevery badto cut offto break away

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Question 1: Who told one of the earliest sasquatch stories?

Bob GimlinRoger PattersonDavid ThompsonKA Robertson

Question 2: When did Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin film what they claimed was a bigfoot?

in 1967in 1965in 1947in 1957

Question 3: Why are creatures like the sasquatch and yeti known as mythical beasts?

They only come out at night.They lived a long time ago.No one has ever caught one, or found any remains.They are much bigger than humans.

Question 4: What type of language has the author used in this chapter?

mainly informal, with some slang wordsmainly formalmainly humorousvery scientific

Question 5: Which word in the text means *hateful* or *disgusting*?

wildmildabominableadorable

Question 6: In this chapter, what does *footage* refer to?

a type of footweara sore foota mild foot diseasepart of a film recording of a particular event

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Question 1: Who is the boogeyman in Spanish and Latin American folklore?

El CocoHobgoblinBlack AnnisYarama-yha-who

Question 2: Which legend did Aboriginal parents use to warn children not to wander away?

the legend of the Yarama-yha-whothe legend of the boogeymanthe legend of Black Annisthe legend of El Coco

Question 3: Which monster does *creepy hag* refer to ?

Black AnnisEl CocoHobgoblinYarama-yha-who

Question 4: Why do many parents tell their children boogeyman stories?

to lull them to sleepto persuade them to behaveto frighten themto make them laugh

Question 5: What is the base word of *scaring*?

carescarscarcescare

Question 6: What does the phrase *wander away* mean?

to keep thinkingto make up a storyto ask a questionto walk off

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Question 1: Where is Loch Ness?

in Canadain Scotlandin Louisianain Texas

Question 2: What did the American Indians call the monster of Honey Island Swamp?

the LeticheNessiethe Tainted Keitrethe snake monster

Question 3: What does *moolah* refer to?

a type of monstera mythinformationmoney

Question 4: What is the main purpose of the map on page 22?

to show how far Loch Ness is from Edinburghto show how long and narrow Loch Ness isto show the location of Loch Nessto show the location of Inverness

Question 5: Which word does *not* refer to size?

largecrediblemassivegigantic

Question 6: Which term comes from the Latin words for *below* and *relating to the sea*?

dragon mythwater dragonmuti-humped monstersubmarine

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