Trampoline Passage Questions

Which statement would the author most likely disagree with?

• The basic idea of a trampoline has been around for a long time.

• Nissan and Griswold owe much of their success to circus performers.

• Most club and gym trampolines are safer than home trampolines.

• Trampolines are dangerous and not much can be done to make them safer.

Which best describes the main idea in the second paragraph?

• It explains how Eskimos have used walrus skins like trampolines.

• It describes earlier activities similar to trampolining.

• It compares how different groups have used trampolines.

• It discusses the ancient origins of trampolining.

Which event happened first?

• Firemen use life nets to catch people jumping from buildings.

• Nissan and Griswold sell trampolines.

• Circus performers use netting for tricks.

• Nissan and Griswold invent the modern trampoline.

Which is not a cause of trampoline injuries?

• Colliding with other bouncers

• Bouncing into low hanging objects

• Jumping off the trampoline

• Landing a flip incorrectly

Why are trampoline injuries more likely at home?

• Home trampolines get slippery when wet.

• Home trampolines are poorly made.

• Home trampolines often lack safety features.

• People behave better outside the home.

Which best describes the structure of the text in the sixth paragraph?

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contrast

• Chronological order

• Descriptive writing

How does the text's purpose change after the fourth paragraph?

• It goes from describing trampoline uses to dangers.

• It shifts from explaining trampoline history to health benefits.

• It moves from Nissan and Griswold's story to trampoline usage today.

• It changes from discussing trampoline origins to risks.

Which statement would the author most likely agree with?

• Trampolines are dangerous and should be banned.

• Nissan and Griswold stole the trampoline idea from the eskimos.

• You should take turns jumping on a trampoline with friends.

• You'll never learn to flip without practicing by yourself.