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Which statement would the author most likely disagree with?

• The basic idea of a trampoline has been around for a long time.

• Nissan and Griswold owe much of their success to circus performers.

• Most club and gym trampolines are safer than most home trampolines.

• Trampolines are dangerous and not much can be done to make them safer.

Which best describes the main idea in the second paragraph?

• It explains how Eskimo have used walrus skins like trampolines for a long time.

• . It describes activities similar to trampolining that came first.

• It compares and contrasts how different groups have used trampolines.

• . It discusses how trampolining is ancient.

Which of the following events happened first?

• Firemen begin using life nets to catch people jumping from buildings.

• Nissan and Griswold begin selling trampolines to the public.

• Circus performers begin using netting to perform tricks.

• . Nissan and Griswold invent the modern trampoline.

Which is not cited as a cause of trampoline related injuries?

• Colliding with other bouncers

• Bouncing into low hanging objects

• . Jumping off of the trampoline

• Landing a flip incorrectly

Which best explains why trampoline injuries are more likely to happen at home?

• Home trampolines get rained on and become very slippery.

• Home trampolines are cheaply made and fall apart during use.

• Home trampolines often lack proper safety equipment.

• Most people are on their best behavior when they leave the home.

Which best describes the structure of the text in the sixth paragraph?

• Cause and effect

• . Compare and contrast

• Chronological order

• Descriptive writing

How does the purpose of the text switch after the fourth paragraph?

• It goes from describing the uses of a trampoline to the dangers.

• It shifts from explaining the history of the trampoline to health benefits.

• It moves from Nissan and Griswold's life story to how trampolines are used today.

• It changes from discussing the origins of the trampoline to the risks.

Which statement would the author most likely agree with?

• Trampolines are extremely dangerous and should be banned.

• . Nissan and Griswold stole the idea for the trampoline from the eskimos.

• You should take turns when jumping on a trampoline with friends.

• You'll never learn to flip if you don't start practicing by yourself.

Which best expresses the author's purpose in writing the seventh paragraph?

• He is persuading readers to stay off of trampolines.

• He is telling readers how to prevent trampoline injuries.

• . He is describing what a modern trampoline looks like.

• . He is informing readers about the risks of trampolining.

Which of the following is not a main idea in this text?

• Trampoline-like activities have been around for a long time.

• Trampolining can be dangerous if practiced unsafely.

• Trampolining is a great way to reduce stress and anxiety.

• Modern trampolines were invented by Nissan and Griswold.