Anything is Pawsible

What problem inspired Brooke Martin to become an inventor?

• She wanted to win an invention contest.

• She missed her dogs when they were apart.

• Her grandmother needed help with medicine.

• She wanted to be famous.

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What was Brooke’s first invention designed to do?

• Allow dogs to walk themselves.

• Help pets and owners see and talk to each other.

• Teach dogs tricks using a phone.

• Help kids do their homework.

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Which detail BEST shows that Brooke’s invention was successful even after she lost contests?

• She went to college to study engineering.

• She trained her dogs, Kayla and Zoey, to use the invention.

• She started her own company and sold the invention worldwide.

• She was invited to appear on TV.

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Select TWO sentences that show how Brooke improved her invention to help more people.

• Brooke’s machine made sure pets were safe from eating too many treats.

• Brooke thought about her grandmother, whose health problems made it difficult for her to use a phone or tablet.

• Brooke realized that with a few small changes, her original invention could help people.

• Reporters wrote articles about Brooke.

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What is the central idea of paragraphs 4–6?

• Brooke’s invention was only useful for pets.

• Brooke gave up after not winning contests.

• Brooke built on her idea to solve new problems.

• Brooke became a famous TV star.

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Part A – Why did Brooke study engineering in college?

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Part B – Which sentence from the text BEST supports your answer to Part A?

• 'Brooke was even invited to appear on a TV show…'

• 'Engineers love to solve problems, so engineering was a good fit for an inventor.'

• 'Brooke didn’t win any money, but that didn’t stop her.'

• 'Kayla and Zoey loved Brooke.'

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Which sentence BEST summarizes the passage?

• A. Brooke Martin loved her dogs and thought of a way to keep in touch with them, which led to inventions that helped both pets and people.

• B. Brooke Martin entered contests but never won.

• C. Brooke Martin became an engineer to make money.

• D. Brooke Martin’s grandmother inspired her to create her first invention.

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Which TWO of the following describe challenges Brooke faced?

• A. Missing her dogs when she was away.

• B. Her invention did not win contests.

• C. She did not like engineering in college.

• D. She couldn’t figure out how to make her invention work.

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What does the word 'dispense' most likely mean as used in paragraph 3?

• To take away

• To give out

• To hide

• To buy

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