1) According to the passage, one of the primary uses of the kayak is a) transportation of large groups of people b) moving belongings between campsites c) fishing d) hunting 2) What is one feature that distinguishes a kayak from a umiak? a) The kayak is covered by a deck, while the umiak is open. b) The umiak is used for hunting, but the kayak is not. c) The kayak can hold more passengers than the umiak. d) The umiak can tip over and roll back up without sinking. 3) Why is the kayak able to roll back up after tipping over? a) Because it has two holes b) Because it is covered by a deck except for the rider's hole c) Because it is larger than the umiak d) Because it holds more passengers 4) The umiak is primarily used for a) solo travel b) group transportation and carrying goods c) fishing in open waters d) short distance travel 5) The passage suggests that Eskimos use different boats because a) they use boats for recreational purposes only b) they prefer variety in their transportation methods c) they have various specific needs that require different types of boats d) they have limited resources to build a single type of boat 6) Which of the following best describes the construction of a typical kayak? a) Open and capable of carrying ten to twelve passengers b) Closed over with a deck and typically with one hole for one rider c) Large and used for hauling belongings d) Equipped with multiple openings for numerous riders 7) Based on the passage, how do the uses of the umiak reflect its size? a) It is used for solo hunting b) It is used for fishing in small lakes c) It is used to transport larger groups and heavy loads d) It is used primarily for recreational purposes 8) Which of the following is true about the stability of a kayak? a) It cannot tip over b) It can tip over but will not fill with water and sink c) It is more stable with two riders d) It is less stable than an umiak 9) The passage mentions that kayaks are similar to which other type of boat? a) A sailboat b) A bargae c) A fishing boat d) A canoe 10) What does the passage imply about the lifestyle of the Eskimos? a) They live in large urban areas b) They depend on boats for travel and hunting c) They primarily rely on agriculture d) They do not hunt or travel frequently 11) Where are the California redwood and the giant sequoia found growing natively? a) Oregon b) Washington c) California d) Nevada 12) What type of trees are the California redwood and the giant sequoia? a) Deciduous b) Evergreen conifers c) Fruit-bearing d) Tropical 13) The California redwood is found along which part of California? a) Southern coast b) Desert regions c) Inland valleys d) Northern coast 14) Where does the giant sequoia grow? a) Along the northern coast b) Along the southern coast c) Inland and at higher elevations d) In lowland areas 15) What is the tallest living tree in the world according to the passage? a) The giant sequoia b) The Douglas fir c) The California redwood d) The Sitka spruce 16) What does the word "massive" most likely mean in the context of the passage? a) Very large and heavy b) Small c) Light d) Old 17) What makes the giant sequoia notable besides its height? a) Its speed of growth b) Its mass and size c) Its age d) Its leaves 18) What does the word "inland" mean as used in the passage? a) Near the coast b) Away from the coast c) On the coast d) At sea level 19) What is implied about the Sierra Nevadas in the passage? a) They are located in northern California. b) They are near the coast. c) They are home to both the California redwood and the giant sequoia. d) They have high elevations suitable for giant sequoias.

Reading Comprehension 2

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