The Rise of Flag Football-Scholastic News

1. In the article, the expression “explodes in popularity” means ___.

• A. becomes accepted over a long period
• B.becomes well-liked very quickly
• C. comes under attack by critics
• D. is famous for only a short time

2. Which two words have nearly the same meaning in the article?

• A.scanned, fired
• B.tackle, deliver
• C.shake, sustain
• D.hits, collisions

3. What is the main purpose of the sidebar, “Heads Up!”?

• A.to describe the sports in which kids get the most injuries
• B.to compare flag and tackle football
• C.to explain the dangers of tackle football
• D.to list signs of a concussion

4. Which word in the article means “officially signed up”?

• A. eligible
• B. registered
• C. allowed
• D. polling

5. Which is true, based on the article?

• A.In 2020, about 43 percent of American voters voted by mail.
• B.Only about 67 percent of Americans have the right to vote.
• C.Members of the U.S. military cannot vote if they are away from home.
• D.All voting in the U.S. is done on a computer.

6. According to Kim Wehle, what is one consequence of not voting?

• A.Elections end early.
• B.There are fewer candidates listed on the ballots.
• C.The voting age goes up.
• D.Other people choose our leaders.

7. Which of the following would be another good title for the article "Dino Discovery"?

• A.“How to Become a Fossil Hunter”
• B.“The World’s Most Expensive Fossil”
• C.“A Stegosaurus Mystery”
• D. “Colorado: Land of Dinosaurs”

8. Which of these steps did Jason Cooper and his crew do last?

• A.They took the skeleton apart for shipping.
• B.They removed layers of rock from the bones.
• C.They spotted a stegosaurus bone sticking out of rock.
• D.They put the skeleton together in a gallery.

9. According to the article, hard sandstone ______ the stegosaurus bones.

• A. protected
• B. crushed
• C. damaged
• D. uncovered

10. Based on the article, how much of their money do theaters earn from the sale of food and drinks?

• A. 15 percent
• B. 40 percent
• C. 68 percent
• D. 90 percent