Frederick M. Jones

How does the author organize MOST of the passage?

• by presenting events in Jones’ life in chronological order

• by comparing Jones’ work to the work of other inventors

• by listing Jones’ inventions from least important to most important

• by describing Jones’ efforts to obtain patents for his inventions

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Which sentence from the passage provides evidence that Jones’ ideas were sometimes inspired by everyday happenings?

• In 1935, inventor Frederick M. Jones improved the transportation of fruits and vegetables.

• One hot day, Jones had an interesting conversation with a truck driver.

• Jones ultimately received 61 patents, which granted him the rights to make, use, and sell his inventions.

• Life today would be very different without the inventions of Frederick M. Jones.

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Paragraphs 3 and 5 are MOSTLY about

• Jones’ interest in taking things apart as a young child.

• Jones’ work before he took an interest in refrigeration.

• Jones’ ability to improve the automobiles of his time.

• Jones’ job in a local movie house.

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What happened as a result of Frederick Jones’ conversation with a truck driver?

• The driver joined the Thermo King Corporation.

• Thermo King Corporation hired Frederick Jones.

• The driver lost a truck load of chickens in the heat.

• Frederick Jones developed the idea of truck refrigeration.

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Read the sentence from Paragraph 5.

Jones continued to work primarily as a mechanic, and his knowledge of cars helped with his inventions.

In this sentence, primarily means

• quickly.

• quietly.

• mostly.

• regularly.

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Read this sentence from Paragraph 9.

Jones was inducted into the Minnesota Inventors Hall of Fame.

Which is closest in meaning to inducted into?

• Appreciated by

• Forced to serve with

• Made a member of

• Located nearby

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Which sentence from the passage BEST supports the author’s idea that Jones’ inventions were beneficial?

• Produce from far away spoiled before it arrived.

• The invention changed American eating habits

• Jones was able to use his refrigeration inventions to help the United States military.

• Life today would be very different without the inventions of Frederick M. Jones.

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Which source does the author use to show that the information in the passage is accurate?

• statements from experts

• actual dates of events

• important facts

• expert opinions

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Which sentence from the passage BEST supports the idea that Frederick M. Jones is admired for his work?

• By age 14 he was repairing cars at the garage.

• In 1940 Jones patented a truck refrigeration unit

• Jones was able to use his refrigeration inventions to help the United States military.

• He was inducted into the Minnesota Inventors Hall of Fame.

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Read the sentence from the passage.

Jones kept improving his invention.Based on this sentence, which word BEST describes Jones?

• satisfied

• nervous

• industrious

• grateful

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