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Unicorn reading comprehension

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    Read short passages about unicorns and answer comprehension questions.
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  • Unicorns have been a part of folklore and mythology for centuries. These mythical creatures are often depicted as elegant horses with a single horn protruding from their foreheads. What is a common physical trait of unicorns?
    Two horns on their foreheads.
    They look like an elephant.
    A single horn on their foreheads.
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  • Legends about unicorns vary from culture to culture. In some stories, they're believed to possess magical powers, like healing sickness or purifying water with their horns. What are some magical powers often associated with unicorns?.
    Healing sickness and purifying water with their horns
    Causing sickness and purifying water with their horns
    Healing sickness and poisoning water with their horns
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  • Unicorns are often portrayed as gentle and benevolent creatures or elusive and shy. Legend says only those with pure hearts can approach a unicorn without frightening it. What kind of people can approach unicorns without frightening them?
    Those with pure hearts
    Those with pure brains
    Those with pure bodies
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  • Brave knights went on quests to capture or encounter unicorns, as they believed the horn of a unicorn possessed magical properties, but unicorns were said to be rare & difficult to find. What did some knights believe about unicorn horns?
    They believed they possessed funny properties.
    They believed they possessed happy properties.
    They believed they possessed magical properties.
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  • In Chinese mythology there are stories of a creature called the "qilin," which shares many characteristics with the unicorn, including its horn & link with good fortune. What is the name of the unicorn-like creature in Chinese mythology?
    Uniquilin
    Unicorn
    Qilin
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  • Despite their mythical status, unicorns continue to capture the imaginations of people everywhere. From children's books to fantasy novels, unicorns remain a beloved & iconic figure in storytelling. What kind of books talk about unicorns?
    Only children's books
    Only fantasy novels
    Children's books and fantasy novels
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  • Unicorns are often depicted as living in enchanted forests, where they roam freely among the trees and meadows. These magical creatures are said to have a deep connection with nature. Where are unicorns often said to live?
    At school
    Enchanted forests
    At the beach
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  • In some stories, unicorns are portrayed as guardians of the natural world, protecting the balance of ecosystems & ensuring the well-being of all living creatures, bringing harmony & tranquility. What role do unicorns play regarding nature?
    Portrayed as knights, protecting the king and queen
    Portrayed as doctors, healing the world
    Portrayed as guardians, protecting the balance of ecosystems
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  • Unicorns are most associated with purity & innocence, but there are tales of fierce& powerful unicorns capable of defending themselves against any threat, possessing great strength & courage.What are some characteristics of fierce unicorns?
    Great strength and courage
    Great strength, but no courage
    Poor strength, but great courage
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  • Throughout history, real animals like the narwhal, whales with long tusks, were once mistaken for unicorns by early explorers because of their horn-like appearance. What animal was mistaken for a unicorn?
    Narwhal
    Horses
    Dolphin
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