Super Bowl Quiz

What does the phrase “held in” mean as used in paragraph 5?

• take place

• clutch

• support

• locate

How does the author organize the information in paragraph 8?

• by listing events in the order they happened

• by comparing and contrasting the NFL to the AFL

• by explaining how the NFL was formed

• by showing what caused the games to be unfair

What does the phrase “doubts were squashed” mean as used in paragraph 7?

• losing a game

• changing minds

• stepping on a team

• being correct

Which sentence best states the main idea of “Food, Fun, and Ads”?

• Many people watch the Super Bowl to see their favorite musicians perform.

• It is a good idea to serve food at Super Bowl parties.

• There are many reasons to watch the Super Bowl.

• Commercials are the most expensive part of the game.

Which sentence is most important to include in a summary of the article?

• A 30-second commercial spot during the Super Bowl can cost advertisers millions of dollars.

• More people watch the Super Bowl each year than any other sporting event.

• The New England Patriots have the most Super Bowl wins.

• For many people, the main show is the halftime show.

According to paragraph 8, why did the NFL create two divisions?

• A. There were too many teams in the league.

• B. The NFL needed to make more money.

• C. The AFC and the NFC were tied in all of their games.

• D. The NFL wanted to make competition fair.

Which sentence from the selection is an opinion?

• Viewers love the spectacular halftime shows.

• The very next year, Green Bay beat the Oakland Raiders.

• To make the games fair, the NFL split itself into two divisions.

• But for some teams, the opportunity to appear in the big game has not yet come.

Which words in paragraph 12 help the reader understand the meaning of guacamole?

• popular

• super bowl

• dip

• pounds