The Broken Crayon Solution/Bouncing Around

What can the reader tell about the article “The Broken-Crayon Solution” based on

its title?

• The article will most likely describe different ways to use crayons.

• The article will most likely explain how crayons were invented.

• The article will most likely explain an answer to a problem.

• The article will most likely offer many uses for objects that are old.

The most likely reason that the author provides the information in paragraph 1 of

the article “The Broken-Crayon Solution” is —

• to explain why Cassidy wanted to make her invention

• to explain why Cassidy has so many crayons

• to explain who helped Cassidy to become an inventor

• to explain what color of crayon Cassidy likes best

Which sentence from the article “The Broken-Crayon Solution” best supports the

conclusion that Cassidy’s product was profitable?

• She noticed that all of her crayons were broken. (paragraph 1)

• Cassidy knew that her invention would make many young artists happy.

  (paragraph 3)

• Eventually so many crayon holders were sold that Cassidy was able to pay for

  most of her college education out of her earnings. (paragraph 3)

• Cassidy’s invention encourages others to waste less. (paragraph 4)

Which sentence from the article “The Broken-Crayon Solution” supports the idea

that the author likes Cassidy’s crayon holder?

• And she had an idea. (paragraph 1)

• The ends of the tubes fit tightly around the crayons. (paragraph 2)

• It could also hold a small broken one. (paragraph 2)

• Cassidy’s invention is a brilliant idea. (paragraph 4)

In paragraph 3 of the selection “Bouncing Around,” what does the word refining

mean?

• Making improvements

• Sharing with others

• Wishing for success

• Planning for the future

What is the most likely reason the author included the photographs in the

selection “Bouncing Around”?

• To show that the trampoline was invented many years ago

• To show that the trampoline can be used for different purposes

• To show that people enjoy watching others use trampolines

• To show that people can perform together on a trampoline

What is the best summary of the selection “Bouncing Around”?

• The 2000 Olympic Games included a trampoline event for the first time.

  George Nissen, the inventor of the trampoline, always dreamed that his

  invention would one day be used in the Olympics.

• In high school George Nissen was a diver and gymnast. After watching a

  trapeze artist, he decided to make a bouncer in his garage. However, it did not

  work as he expected.

• The trampoline was invented by George Nissen, an athlete who wanted a new

  way to practice his skills. When Nissen began selling trampolines, many people

  bought them and used them for a variety of purposes.

• As a teenager George Nissen invented a bouncer he could use to jump on. He

  shared the bouncer with swimmers and divers at a swimming camp. They

  used the bouncer to practice flips and twists.

What is the most likely reason that the author includes the information in

paragraph 8 of the selection “Bouncing Around”?

• To compare how different types of athletes use Nissen’s invention

• To show that Nissen’s invention is still enjoyable and useful for many people

• To describe how Nissen feels about his invention years after he made it

• To explain when Nissen’s invention was first used in the Olympics