The Crayon Man Quiz

What did Edwin Binney's company originally sell?

• Colorful fabrics

• Wooden toys

• Crayons

• Carbon black

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

What was one of Edwin's inventions before crayons?

• A type of paint

• A storybook

• A digital tablet

• A dustless chalk

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

Why did Edwin start experimenting with crayons?

• He wanted to make toys

• People needed better, cheaper crayons

• He was bored of black and white

• To compete with another company

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

What was a key ingredient in the first successful crayons?

• Oil

• Charcoal

• Paraffin wax

• Clay

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

How did Edwin's team ensure the crayons were safe for children?

• By making them large

• Using non-toxic materials

• Making them in bright colors

• Testing them on animals

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

What was the original price for a box of Crayola crayons?

• Fifty cents

• Ten cents

• A nickel

• One dollar

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

What was a result of Edwin Binney's invention?

• Crayons became more expensive

• Children could draw in color without smudging

• Crayons were used in schools only

• Only adults could use crayons

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

How did children contribute to Crayola crayons?

• Naming new colors

• By inventing new colors

• Testing the crayons

• Drawing pictures for advertising

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.5.5