James Watts and the Teakettle

The little boy from Scotland was curious about what while sitting in his grandmother's kitchen?

• The recipe for a traditional Scottish dish

• The history of Scotland

• The weather outside

• The ingredients in the kitchen

What did the grandmother say was in the teakettle?

• Tea

• Coffee

• Soup

• Water

The boy described the steam's ability to lift the heavy iron lid as:

• a powerful force

• a gentle breeze

• an invisible hand

• a magical spell

Why did the grandmother find Jamie's questions puzzling?

• Because Jamie asked about things she didn't know

• Because Jamie's questions were too simple

• Because Jamie's questions were about the past

• Because Jamie's questions were about the future

How does the first paragraph affect the plot? Select two choices.

• It introduces the main character.

• It shows that the boy is curious about things.

• It gives an idea of the age of the boy.

• It shows that the boy is very quiet and thoughtful.

• It gives details of the setting of the passage.

Select the TWO sentences that should be included in a summary of the last four paragraphs of the passage.

• James kept thinking about uses for steam as he grew up.

• James knew steam could power ships.

• James failed many times but kept learning from his mistakes.

• James was from Scotland.

• James continued to live with his grandmother.