The Backpack Tax quiz

Which word means the same as purchase?

• buy

• lend

• give

• see

How is Molly feeling when she says,

“What?! That’s not fair!” ?

• happy

• upset

• silly

• excited

How are Molly and her mom the same?

• They both want a new backpack.

• They both pay taxes when they buy something.

• They both pay income taxes.

• all of the other answers

What do Molly’s parents tell her all about?

• taxes

• elephants

• backpacks

• cars

What is sales tax?

• a little extra money you pay when you buy something

• money you pay when you earn money from working

• money you pay when you own a house

6. What is an allowance?

• money parents earn for owning a house

• money parents earn for cooking dinner

• money children earn for going to school

• money children earn for doing chores at home

How much money did Molly earn each week?

• $10

• $6

• $15

• $5

What do sales taxes get used for after people pay them?

• roads and state parks

• teachers and police

• libraries and schools

• all of these answers

What is an income tax?

• a little extra money you pay when you buy something

• money you pay when you earn money from working

• money you pay when you own a house

How many weeks did Molly need to save her allowance to pay for the backpack including the cost with tax?

• 5 weeks

• 6 weeks

• 7 weeks

• 8 weeks