Reading Comprehension

Hajj Read the story and answer the questions: Hajj is one of the five pillars, or requirements, of Islam. It is a visit to Mecca, the Muslim holy land. It is located in Saudi Arabia. Every able and healthy person must make the winter journey at least once in their lifetime. Some Muslims don't make the journey, over one million people call Mecca home according to a 2004 census. 1.

1. Where is Mecca located? 1. a. Jerusalem 2. b. Egypt 3. c. Saudi Arabia

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2. How many pillars are there in Islam? 1. a. 4 2. b. 5 3. c. 3

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3. What is another word for requirement in Islam? 1. a. Brick 2. b. Pillar 3. c. Ston

Tent Read the story and answer the questions to test your comprehension. Whether the tent fits one person or ten, it has to have two important things. One is a fabric covering and the other is some sort of frame to hold it up, sometimes a tent will even be nailed into the ground. Did you know that the famous Native American house, the teepee, is a tent too? 1. What is a Native American tent? 1. a. A teepee 2. b. An igloo 3. c. A hut 1.

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2. What is another thing a tent needs? 1. a. A light 2. b. A covering 3. c. A stove

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3. What does a tent need? 1. a. A door 2. b. A window

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c. A frame