Reading comprehension worksheet about the longhouse, with a diagram and fill-in-the-blank questions.

Let's solve the task step by step based on the information provided in the passage and diagram titled "The People of the Longhouse."

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Passage Summary:

- The Iroquois were sedentary, meaning they stayed in one place and built permanent homes.
- Their home, the longhouse, had a frame made of upright logs and was covered with bark.
- The framework was covered with bark, which was cut from trees.
- The longhouse had fire holes for cooking and sleeping platforms (planks) along the sides.
- Families lived in 15-foot-long compartments, each with a fireplace and a family that shared it.

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Now let’s answer each question using the passage and diagram:

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1. Who lived in a longhouse?

- Answer: families
✔ Explanation: The passage says, "Each family lived in a 15-foot-long compartment," so entire families lived in longhouses.

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2. What was a longhouse made of?

- Answer: wood
✔ Explanation: The passage states, "A longhouse had a framework of upright logs and was covered with bark." Logs are wood, and bark is part of a tree. So, wood is the best choice among the options.

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3. What were the doors made of?

- Answer: bark
✔ Explanation: The passage mentions the longhouse was "covered with bark," and the diagram shows doors labeled as being made of bark. So, the doors were made of bark.

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4. What is the emblem of the longhouse clan?

- Answer: turtle
✔ Explanation: This is not directly stated in the passage. However, historically, the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) have a turtle as a symbol in their creation story and clan system. The Turtle Clan is one of the original clans. Since this is a common cultural fact and the other choices (owl, bear) are not mentioned, turtle is the correct answer based on cultural knowledge expected in such contexts.

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5. Where were the men stored?

- Answer: in baskets
✔ Explanation: This is tricky. The passage says, “Families kept their tools in a large space that ran down the center of the longhouse.” But there's no mention of men being stored. Likely, the intended word is “tools” instead of “men.” If we assume a typo and it means tools, then in baskets makes sense — tools would be stored in baskets. Alternatively, if it truly says “men,” it doesn’t make sense. Given the context and likely intent, in baskets is the most logical answer.

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6. Where did the people sleep?

- Answer: on the floor
✘ Wait! Let's check the passage:
> "Families lived in a 15-foot-long compartment and shared a fireplace with the family that lived across from them."

And the diagram shows sleeping platforms along the side.

✔ So, they slept on platforms, not on the floor.

→ Correct answer: on platforms

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7. What is the opposite of sedentary?

- Answer: in motion
✔ Explanation: "Sedentary" means staying in one place. The opposite is moving around or mobile. Among the choices:
- stopping – not opposite
- colorful – irrelevant
- in motion – yes, this means moving

So, in motion is the best opposite.

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8. Write a title for this passage.

- Answer: The Iroquois Longhouse
✔ Or: "Life in the Iroquois Longhouse"
→ The passage discusses the people who lived in longhouses and how they built and used them. A good title should reflect both the people and the structure.

Example: "The People of the Longhouse" (already given), but if you're to write your own:
→ "How the Iroquois Lived in Longhouses" or "Iroquois Homes and Daily Life"

Any title that reflects the content is acceptable.

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✔ Final Answers:

| Question | Answer |
|--------|--------|
| 1. Who lived in a longhouse? | families |
| 2. What was a longhouse made of? | wood |
| 3. What were the doors made of? | bark |
| 4. What is the emblem of the longhouse clan? | turtle |
| 5. Where were the men stored? | in baskets *(assuming typo; meant "tools")* |
| 6. Where did the people sleep? | on platforms |
| 7. What is the opposite of sedentary? | in motion |
| 8. Write a title for this passage. | "The Iroquois Longhouse" or "Life in the Longhouse" |

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