Broken Crayon Solution and Bouncing Around Questions

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

What is a way that Cassidy's crayon holders in the article 'The Broken-Crayon Solution' differ from Nissen's trampoline in the selection 'Bouncing Around'?

• Only the crayon holders were made while the inventor was in college.

• Only the crayon holders help make a common object easier to use.

• Only the crayon holders can be used to help improve a skill.

• Only the crayon holders can be used by children.

Which statement best describes a difference between Cassidy in the article 'The Broken-Crayon Solution' and Nissen in the selection 'Bouncing Around'?

• Cassidy found it easy to sell her product, but Nissen found it difficult.

• Cassidy was not happy with her invention at first, but Nissen was pleased with his at first.

• Cassidy got the idea for her invention at a public event, but Nissen thought of his idea at home.

• Cassidy made her product to avoid waste, but Nissen made his for exercise.