Reducing Stress

According to the passage, how long have humans been holding objects to reduce stress?

• More than 2000 years

• More than 100 years

• More than 500 years

• More than 50 years

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Read the passage 'Reducing Stress.' What did Chinese warriors squeeze to help them focus during combat?

• Baoding balls

• Walnuts

• Stones

• Markers

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In what year did the Chinese create Baoding balls?

• 1368

• 1500

• 1200

• 1800

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What materials were Baoding balls made from?

• Iron, jade, or solid stone

• Plastic and rubber

• Wood and paper

• Copper and aluminum

Who was Alex Carswell and what did he invent?

• Alex Carswell was a TV writer in California who invented a stress-relieving object after becoming frustrated at work.

• Alex Carswell was a Canadian scientist who invented the electric car.

• Alex Carswell was a chef in New York who invented a new cooking technique.

• Alex Carswell was a musician who invented a new type of guitar.

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Why did Alex Carswell want to create a stress-relieving object?

• He wanted to create something that would allow people to vent their frustrations without hurting other people and things.

• He wanted to invent a new toy for children.

• He wanted to win a science competition.

• He wanted to create a decorative item for offices.

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What was unique about Carswell's Stressball?

• It was shaped like a dolphin

• It had a microchip that made a sound when thrown

• It was made of glass

• It was free

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In what year did stress balls start to be made in different shapes?

• 1994

• 1987

• 2001

• 1975

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What did the first shaped stress ball look like?

• A ball

• A dolphin

• A star

• A cube

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CCSS.RI.3.5

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What does the word 'raved' most likely mean as used in the passage?

• Criticized

• impressed

• Ignored

• Sold

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