Garret Morgan: The Fire- Breather

The section "Poison Fumes"

• Reveals why Morgan invented his safety hood.

• Explains how Morgan's safety hood worked.

• Provides further details about the events described in the opening section of the article.

• Explains why Morgan moved North.

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How do the photo and caption on page 27 contribute to the article?

• They support the idea that factories in the 1900s were safe.

• They explain why Morgan became an inventor.

• They describe what happened to a factory that Morgan owned.

• They support the idea that better fire protection gear was needed in the 1900's.

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Into which section of the article would the information of the caption on pg. 27 best fit?

• "Deadly Meance"

• "Moving North"

• the introduction

• " Life of Learning"

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In the sentence, " To Market his breathing devices, he would have to get creative" (pg 27), market most closely means

• build

• sell

• reveal

• impose

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Which phrase on pg. 27 helps readers understand the meaning of the word market?

• "he hired white salesmen"

• "wearing his safety hood"

• "Morgan's mask worked"

• " a highly toxic mixture"

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After seeing a girl get injured in a car crash, Morgan invented the first - three position traffic signal. Which quality form, "Could You Be the Next Garrett Morgan?" was Morgan demonstrating?

• resilience

• perceptiveness

• curiosity

• courageousness

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