The History of Sneakers

What is the topic of the article?

• The History of Sneakers

• The Evolution of Sneaker Design

• The Impact of Sneakers on Fashion

• The Future of Sneaker Technology

Which source is mentioned in the text?

• EBSCO

• Wikipedia

• New York Times

• National Geographic

Who is the target audience for the quiz?

• Grade 6 students

• College professors

• Professional athletes

• Fashion designers

What magazine did the article come from?

• The History of Shoes

• Ode to My Shoes

• Paired Texts

• Scholastic Action

Which statement best describes the author's purpose of writing the main (first) article?

• To engage and entertain the reader.

• To inform the reader about Michael Jordan.

• To inform the reader about the history of sneakers.

• To persuade the reader to buy sneakers.

What was the author's purpose for writing the second article, "Ode to My Shoes."

• To inform the reader about shoes.

• To persuade the reader to purchase shoes.

• To entertain the reader.

• To express how he felt about his shoes.

Who wrote a song about shoes?

• Michael Jordan

• Chuck Taylor

• Dr. J

• Run-D.M.C

According to the article, what did athletes first use?

• Chuck Taylors

• Air Jordans

• Adidas

• Bare feet

Who was the first professional athlete to have a sneaker named after him?

• Michael Jordan

• Larry Bird

• Chuck Taylor

• Stan Smith

What type of figurative language did the author use when the author stated, "Jordan handled the ball with ease. He moved like a ballet dancer on the court. "

• simile

• metaphor

• oxymoron

• personification