B. Reading comprehension – Multiple-choice questionnaire
Read the article ‘Travelogue’ on pages 26-29 of
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No 122 and choose the correct answer.
1. How many islands are there in the archipelago of Malta?
a. Two
b. Three
c. Four
2. Thousands of years ago, before the sea covered the region, you could walk from Malta to another land. Which one?
a. Tunisia
b. Sardinia
c. Sicily
3. Which group of people never tried to settle on Malta, or conquer it?
a. The Portuguese
b. The Sicilians
c. The British
4. Which name is also given to the Knights Hospitaller of Malta?
a. The Knights of the Order of St John
b. The Knights of Sidonia
c. The Knights of Ren
5. When did Malta become a republic?
a. 1954
b. 1964
c. 1974
6. The city of Valletta is named after a French man, Jean Parisot de Valette. How did he earn this honour?
a. He was an important trader who gave a lot of money to the city.
b. He led the Knights Hospitaller to victory during the Great Siege of Malta.
c. He was a volunteer with the Red Cross during World War II and helped many civilians.
7. Where should you go in Malta to see octopuses and red cardinal fish?
a. Valletta’s Waterfront
b. Popeye Village
c. The Blue Grotto
8. Hagar Qim is a UNESCO site made up of three temples. How old are they?
a. 10,000 years old
b. 5,000 years old
c. 1,000 years old
9. Which Maltese city was the capital of the country before Valletta?
a. Mosta
b. Marsaxlokk
c. Mdina
10. On which island is the Blue Lagoon located?
a. Malta
b. Comino
c. Gozo
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