The Broken-Crayon Solution

What problem was Cassidy Goldstein trying to solve?

• Finding a way to organize crayons

• Inventing a new type of crayon

• Creating a crayon recycling program

• Designing a crayon storage box

Cassidy used ______ to hold her broken crayons.

• a box

• a bag

• a jar

• a cup

Cassidy thought other kids would want to use her crayon holders because:

• they were colorful and fun.

• they were expensive.

• they were difficult to use.

• they were only for adults.

What was the main idea of Cassidy's invention?

• To improve transportation efficiency

• To create a new form of communication

• To enhance energy conservation

• To develop a medical breakthrough

Cassidy Goldstein invented:

• A. A new type of adhesive

• B. A crayon holder

• C. A digital drawing pad

• D. A new color of paint

How did Cassidy's invention help her financially?

• By increasing her income

• By reducing her expenses

• By providing a new job opportunity

• By offering investment returns

What role did lawyers play in Cassidy's invention process?

• They provided legal advice and helped with patent applications.

• They were involved in the technical design of the invention.

• They funded the invention process.

• They had no involvement in the invention process.

Cassidy's invention is considered a brilliant idea because:

• it solves a common problem efficiently.

• it is very expensive to produce.

• it is a copy of an existing invention.

• it is not practical.

A patent is a legal right granted to an inventor. Why is it important for inventors?

• It allows inventors to protect their inventions from being copied.

• It provides inventors with a platform to sell their inventions.

• It helps inventors to collaborate with other inventors.

• It enables inventors to receive government funding.

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