The Inventor's Secret

Which would you be more likely to say chugged along?

• a car

• an airplane

• a bicyle

• a train

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What does it mean if something sputtered?

• it played music

• it made popping noises and wasn't working correctly

• it made the trains move forward

• it started a fire

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What is something that might be considered a flop?

• a homerun

• an A+ on a test

• a burned dinner

• new book

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Why do inventors want to have a patent?

• so people can buy their inventions

• so no one steals their invention

• they don't want to have a patent

• so they can put it on their invention

This story is a narrative nonfiction. This means...

• these people really existed and the story is true.

• this story has magic and mythical creatures.

• this story is realistic as if it could happen, but it is made up.

• this story was handed down for many generations and told orally before it was written down.

How did Thomas Edison help Henry Ford with his invention?

• Thomas showed Henry drawings he had made of a similar invention and said he could copy his ideas.

• They met together night after night until it was created.

• Thomas asked Henry questions about it, they discussed his plan, and Thomas encouraged him not to stop until it was created.

• Thomas showed Henry sketches of all of his inventions. Henry was so inspired that he left that day and created the Ford car.

How are Thomas Edison and Henry Ford alike?

• They are both men. They both has 2 sisters. They both lost their parents at a young age.

• They both are curious about things. They are both inventors. They both wouldn't give up.

• They are both curious inventors that wanted to be famous more than anything.

• They both invented things we still use today, and they both never got to meet each other.

What is Thomas Edison MOST famous for inventing?

• the internet

• a car engine

• the radio

• the lightbulb

What is Henry Ford MOST famous for inventing?

• the slinky

• Ford cars

• an electric pen

• an electric bike

What is one possible theme of this story? (Remember the theme is the message the author wants to teach you.)

• Even if you fail several times, keep trying and you will be successful.

• Do not judge others by their outward appearance. It is what is inside that counts.

• Home is where the heart is.

• Love conquers all.