46.LIS - Fads

1. What is a fad?

• Something that becomes popular quickly and stays forever
• A trend that becomes popular but fades away
• A product that only kids enjoy
• A fashion style that never changes

2. Why did people like Heelys?

• Because they were the most comfortable shoes
• Because they allowed kids to skate while walking
• Because they were made for running faster
• Because they were very cheap

3. What did Furbies look like?

• Dogs
• Owls
• Cats
• Robots

4. What feature made Beanie Babies unique?

• They had a hidden voice recorder
• They had a red heart-shaped tag that said "TY"
• They could talk and sing
• They were made out of real fur

5. Why did the narrator like Beanie Babies?

• Because they were expensive
• Because they were fun to collect
• Because they could be traded for money
• Because they were very large

6. What was the original purpose of Livestrong bracelets?

• To support fashion trends
• To raise money for cancer research
• To promote a new toy line
• To support basketball players

7. Why did the narrator want a Livestrong bracelet?

• Because it matched his school uniform
• Because everyone else had one
• Because it was given for free
• Because his parents bought him one

8. What did people do with wristbands during the trend?

• They wore only one on special occasions
• They matched them with their clothing colors
• They used them as watches
• They gave them to teachers

9. What does the narrator say about Furbies?

• He thought they were fun to play with
• He liked them because they were soft
• He thought their eyes were creepy
• He collected every single one

10. What does "all the rage" mean in the sentence: "Furbies were all the rage at one point"?

• Very expensive
• Extremely popular
• Hard to find
• Old-fashioned