Connections, inference, author's purpose

Why did Cassidy Goldstein decide to create crayon holders using plastic tubes?

• Because she wanted to sell crayons online.

• Because she noticed her crayons were broken and wanted to save every bit of color.

• Because her father suggested the idea to her.

• Because she wanted to start a flower business.

What can be inferred about Cassidy's invention from the fact that she was able to pay for most of her college education with her earnings?

• The invention was not successful.

• The crayon holders were not popular.

• The invention had a positive impact and sold well.

• The invention only appealed to adults.

Why did the author include details about Cassidy Goldstein's meeting with lawyers who helped inventors get patents?

• To explain how lawyers work in general.

• To provide background information about lawyers.

• To show the process Cassidy went through to get her invention on the shelves.

• To discuss the legal system in detail.

What is the main reason the author mentions that Cassidy's invention encourages others to waste less and inspires clever thinking?

• To emphasize the financial success of the invention.

• To highlight the benefits of using crayon holders.

• To provide additional information about Cassidy's college education.

• To discuss the popularity of crayon holders in stores.

Why did George Nissen want to see the trampoline used in the Olympics?

• Because he was an Olympic athlete.

• Because he wanted to watch the first Olympic trampoline event.

• Because he invented the trampoline it was a goal of his.

• Because he was a teenager.

What can be inferred about George Nissen's invention from the fact that he continued refining it in his garage?

• The invention was a failure.

• Nissen was not passionate about gymnastics.

• Nissen wanted the trampoline to meet his expectations for better sports skills.

• Nissen gave up on the trampoline.

Why did the author include details about George Nissen's background as a gymnast and diver in high school?

• To provide information about Nissen's academic achievements.

• To explain why Nissen attended college.

• To highlight Nissen's interest in being healthy and strong.

• To discuss the history of the Olympics.

What is the main reason the author mentions that the military used trampolines to help pilots adapt to being in the air?

• To emphasize the popularity of trampolines in the military.

• To provide additional information about George Nissen's career.

• To explain the diverse applications of trampolines beyond recreation.

• To discuss the history of military training.

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.