StoryWorks Should Kids Run Businesses? Quiz

The debate is mostly about whether Nina should _______.

• A. knit scarves

• B. start a business

• C. manage her money

• D. make gifts for her friends

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In the sentence “As you know, knitting is my passion,” the word passion means _______.

• A. special skill

• B. regular habit

• C. popular hobby

• D. strong interest

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What are TWO reasons Nina wants to start a business?

• to earn money

• to make friends

• to learn how to knit

• to do something she loves

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What is one argument Dad makes against Nina starting a business?

• Taking risks can be dangerous.

• Not enough people buy scarves.

• Knitting might stop being fun for her.

• Too many kids are starting businesses.

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Which sentence from the text supports the correct answer to question 4?

• A. “There’s more to running a successful business than following your passion and having a great product.”

• B. “You also have to raise and make enough money to buy the supplies you need.”

• C. “The average business owner spends a third of their work time on tasks like these.”

• D. “If knitting is something you have to do because of orders you need to fill, it could start to feel like a chore.”

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What is one thing Nina and Dad both agree about?

• Nina’s scarves are a great product.

• Nina should not risk losing money.

• If she works hard, Nina will make money.

• A business could harm Nina’s friendships.

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What are the benefits and disadvantages of Nina’s idea of starting a knitting business compared to Dad’s idea of starting a knitting club?

• Nina's business could generate income, but requires investment; Dad's club fosters community, but may not be profitable.

• Nina's business is risk-free and requires no investment; Dad's club is expensive to start but highly profitable.

• Nina's business is easy to manage with no competition; Dad's club requires significant marketing efforts.

• Nina's business has no benefits; Dad's club has no disadvantages.

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Imagine you’d like to start a business. Would you start it while you’re still in school? Why or why not?

• Yes, because it allows you to apply what you learn in real-time.

• No, because it might distract from your studies.

• Yes, because it provides early entrepreneurial experience.

• No, because it requires full-time commitment.

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