The Rise of Roblox Paired Passages

In “The Rise of Roblox,” why did Robby Scianna have his birthday party online?

• It cost less.

• It was more fun.

• His friends were far away.

• His town was in lockdown.

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During difficult times, games help people stay ____.

• lonely

• relaxed

• successful

• worried

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Which sentence below supports the correct answer to question 2?

• "They ran around playing a battle game."

• "Millions of Americans, like Robby and his family, had been told to stay home..."

• "Games are great at fixing our mood and reducing our stress and anxiety."

• "In most of the games, the goal isn't even to win."

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Many swimming pools and parks closed from 1916 to the early 1950s to keep kids ______.

• quiet

• healthy

• at work

• in school

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In the sentence “Today, more than 70 years after Candy Land’s debut. . .,” what does the word debut mean?

• invention

• success

• first time people could buy it

• a time it was updated with new characters

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In what way are Roblox and Candy Land alike? They are both _____.

• games

• online

• popular

• outdated

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Why do you think Candy Land was the perfect game for kids who couldn’t yet read or write?

• Kids needed to read instructions.

• Kids needed to simply pick a card and go to that colored square.

• Kids loved playing it.

• Kids didn't know how to play.

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Why did kids need the perfect game in that moment in history?

• Families were stuck at home because of Polio.

• Families could take it to the beach.

• Families could get it on their smartphones.

• Families were not interested it the game.

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Based on both texts, what is one benefit from playing games?

• Gaming can end friendships.

• Gaming can deepen your friendships.

• They do not let you fail.

• Gaming limits your creativity.

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What was Candy Land's cheerful slogan?

• Powering Imaginations

• All Game, All Season

• Are you up to the challenge

• A sweet little game for sweet little folks

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