James Watt and the Teakettle

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

• It introduces the main character

• It gives and idea of the age of the boy

• It gives details of the setting of the passage

• It shows that the boy is curious about things

• It shows that the boy is very quiet and thoughtful

Read the sentence from the text.

Day after day he thought about it, and evening after evening he sat by his grandmother's fireside and watched the thin, white vapor come out of the teakettle and lose itself in the yawning black thoat of the chimney.

What effect does the author create by using the phrase yawning black throat of the chimney?

• It gives the feeling that steam is very important

• It gives the feeling that the chimney is very dark and frightening

• It gives the feeling of being tired and sleepy

• It gives the feeling that the chimney is very large and wide and swallows the steam.

The following question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then answer part B.

What conclusion about James is supported by the text?

• James enjoyed learning new things

• James feared being defeated by his experiments

• James believed he was more intelligent than others

• James felt badly about his grandmother ignoring his questions.

Part B:

Which sentence from the passage best supports your answer in part A?

• "Indeed, he was always wondering and always wanting to know."

• "The lad lifted the lid and peeped inside again."

• "Jamie sat still in his place."

• "He failed again and again."

Click on the two sentences that best show that James Watt formed new ideas for what steam might do to help humans.