History of PLAY-DOH

What was the original purpose of the product that later became known as PLAY-DOH?

• A toy for children to play with

• A substance to clean wallpaper

• A type of paint for walls

• A material for making sculptures

In which decade did Joe McVicker invent the cleaner that would eventually become PLAY-DOH?

• 1940s

• 1950s

• 1960s

• 1970s

What was the name given to the new cleaner before it was renamed PLAY-DOH?

• Magic Toy Cleaner

• Wallpaper Magic

• Magic Wallpaper Cleaner

• Clean and Play

What change was made to the product when it transitioned from a cleaner to a toy?

• It was made less stretchy

• It was made to dry out faster

• It was made into different colors

• It was made into a liquid form

When was the PLAY-DOH brand's 50th birthday celebrated?

• 1996

• 2001

• 2006

• 2011

Which company purchased the parent company of the PLAY-DOH brand in 1991?

• Mattel

• Lego

• Hasbro

• Fisher-Price

What is the main idea of "Cleaner to Toy"?

• Joe McVicker shows people how to play with a new clay.

• Joe McVicker is successful selling wall cleaner.

• Joe McVicker invents modeling-clay wall cleaner.

• Joe McVicker finds many uses for wall cleaner.

Someone would most likely read the passage “Cleaner to Toy” to learn

• why modeling clay does not dry out.

• how a special brand of modeling clay was invented.

• where to buy modeling clay.

• how students use modeling clay in the classroom.

What caused McVicker to change the color of his cleaner?

• He wanted people to enjoy using it.

• He realized stores were unable to sell it.

• He knew children were playing with it.

• He thought teachers were unhappy with it.

How is McVicker’s clay different from the teacher’s clay?

• McVicker's clay is more difficult to roll.

• McVicker's clay is harder to shape.

• McVicker's clay is easier to work with.

• McVicker's clay is messier to play with.