"The Crayon Man" RI Review Questions
Authored by Lyndsey Bullock
English
5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word pigment.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word pigment.
His company sold carbon black, a new kind of pigment, or colored substance made from the soot of burning oil and natural gas. People used it in printing inks, electric streetlamps, and stove and shoe polish.
crayon
substance used to give color
food for pigs
oil
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Why do you think it helped Edwin to have the help of his business partner Harold?
Harold could tell him when his ideas weren't good.
Because Harold was a salesman, he could help Edwin sell his invention and make it profitable.
Because Harold only wanted to make money, he could design useful ads for the company.
Harold was an expert in crayon design, so he could assist Edwin.
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CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RI.1.1
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which quote supports that Edwin’s crayons met children’s creative needs?
“Admirers from far and wide flocked to marvel at their invention”
"Children did!"
“Their drawings wouldn’t smudge and they didn’t rub out. They were bright and could last a long, long time.”
“Every day, Edwin brought colorful bouquets of flowers from his garden to inspire his team.”
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
In what way did Edwin contribute to children having access to many crayons? Choose the best answer.
In what way did Edwin contribute to children having access to many crayons? Choose the best answer.
He made colorful crayons cheaper and safer so that children could buy and use many colored crayons.
Edwin allowed children to help him choose names for his crayons.
Edwin displayed his creation at the World's Fair for many people to see.
He continued to experiment with various formulas until he discovered the best for making "dustless chalk."
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which quote supports the inference that Edwin Binney appreciated all the bright colors in nature?
"Edwin was curious. He had a knack for listening and making things people needed."
"Harold was a great salesman."
“He admired the deep blue-greens of the waves of the sea.”
"But all day long at work, all he saw was black."
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RI.5.1
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.4.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Use context clues and your knowledge of word parts to determine the meaning of nontoxic.
Use context clues and your knowledge of word parts to determine the meaning of nontoxic.
Children might eat or chew on crayons and get sick, so Edwin’s team experimented to find safe, nontoxic colors and materials.
uninteresting
not able to located
not poisonous
able to be tolerated
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.4.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which quote supports the inference that Edwin was determined?
"Edwin came home covered in color."
"He marveled at the rich scarlet red tones of the cardinal's feathers."
"He had a knack for listening and making things people needed."
“Edwin’s team kept on trying. They kept on experimenting.”
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RI.5.1
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
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