The Man Who Invented Basketball

According to the selection, why was basketball invented?

• to help make people more excited and exercising.

• to entertain kids during gym class.

• to have an indoor activity during the cold winter months.

• To fill a need for activities at the YMCA.

Who is the author of The Man Who Invented Basketball? 

• Edward B. Wickie 

• Edwin Brit Kyckoff

• Edwin Brit Wyckoff

Who Invented Basketball? 

• James Brown 

• James Naismith

• James Jackson 

• James Niasymth

What is the main theme of 'The Man Who Invented Basketball'?

• Invention and innovation

• Sportsmanship

• Teamwork

• History of sports

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Man Who Invented Basketball'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Imagery

What is the primary setting of 'The Man Who Invented Basketball'?

• A basketball court

• A school gymnasium

• A sports arena

• A playground

Identify the correct sentence structure: 'Basketball, invented by James Naismith, is a popular sport.'

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-complex

Which word best describes James Naismith's character in 'The Man Who Invented Basketball'?

• Innovative

• Lazy

• Indifferent

• Aggressive

What is the tone of the narrative in 'The Man Who Invented Basketball'?

• Humorous

• Informative

• Sarcastic

• Melancholic

Choose the correct synonym for 'invented' as used in 'The Man Who Invented Basketball'.

• Discovered

• Created

• Destroyed

• Ignored