The Fire-Breather

How does the section “Poison Fumes” contribute to the article? (text structure; R.5)

• It reveals why Morgan invented his safety hood. 
• It explains how Morgan’s safety hood worked.
• It provides further details about the event described in the opening section of the article. 
• It explains why Morgan moved North.

On page 26, Tod Olson writes that the world “desperately needed” a gas mask. How does Olson support this claim? (supporting details, author’s craft; R. 2, R.4)

• A. by explaining the lack of protective equipment firemen had at the time 
• B. by describing the demonstrations Morgan held to sell his gas mask 
• C. by describing how easily fires started in factories and apartments 
• D. both A and C 

In the sentence “To market his breathing device, he would have to get creative” (p. 27), market most closely means ________  (vocabulary in context; R.4)

• sell.
• build.
• reveal.
• improve.

Which phrase on page 27 helps readers understand the meaning of the word market? (vocabulary in context; R.4)

• “wearing his safety hood”
  
• “he hired white salesmen”
  
• “Morgan’s mask worked”
  
• “a highly toxic mixture” 

 Into which section of the article would a description of the gear that firefighters wore in the 1900s fit best? (text structure; R.5)

• “Deadly Menace”
  
• “Moving North”
  
• the introduction
  
• “Life of Learning” 

Morgan invented the first three-position traffic signal after witnessing a girl get injured during a car crash. Which quality from “Could You Be the Next Garrett Morgan?” was Morgan demonstrating when he did this? (synthesis; R.9)

• resilience
  
• perceptiveness
• curiosity
• courageousness