Putting the Pieces Together

1 Why does the author present the ideas in paragraphs 2 through 6 in chronological order?

• A To tell when people became interested in puzzles

• B To explain how puzzles were sold in the past

• C To explain how puzzles improved after the first one had been invented

• D To tell when puzzles solved the problem of entertainment being costly

2 What key idea is supported by the details in paragraphs 3 and 4?

• F Changes to making jigsaw puzzles led to faster production.

• G Puzzle makers had to use a saw to cut the pieces.

• H Gluing maps onto puzzles could take a long time.

• J The new wood-cutting tool created smaller puzzle pieces.

3 Based on the details in paragraph 6, what can the reader infer about Americans in the 1930s?

• A Americans were trading jigsaw puzzles faster than ever before.

• B Americans started giving children more playtime than before.

• C Americans made their own jigsaw puzzles.

• D Americans enjoyed family activities.

4 How does the author organize paragraph 9?

• F By using order of importance

• G By using compare and contrast

• H By using chronological order

• J By using cause and effect

5 Which sentence from the selection describes one way that puzzles have changed?

• A People solve jigsaw puzzles by fitting small pieces together to make a whole. (paragraph 1)

• B Jigsaw puzzles soon became a popular form of group entertainment. (paragraph 5)

• C These new puzzles had pieces that had to be fitted together to create an image that rose into the air.

  (paragraph 7)

• D Working on puzzles has been linked to better memory and concentration as well. (paragraph 9)

6 Read these sentences from paragraph 10 of the selection.

How do these sentences contribute to the author's voice in the selection?

• F By suggesting that the author prefers working on jigsaw puzzles to other activities

• G By suggesting that the author developed a love of learning by solving jigsaw puzzles as a child

• H By showing that the author believes that jigsaw puzzles offer a sense of mystery

• J By showing that the author believes in the value of working on jigsaw puzzles

7 What is the central idea of the selection?

• A Jigsaw puzzles started as a way to teach children and are appreciated by people of all ages.

• B A mapmaker invented jigsaw puzzles to help children use maps to learn about geography.

• C Many people like to work together to put a jigsaw puzzle together.

• D Some jigsaw puzzles are easier to put together than others.

8 Look at these photographs from the selection.

What is the most likely reason the author included these photographs in the selection?

• F To show what gave puzzles their name.

• G To show that there are different types of puzzles

• H To show that the first puzzles were made of wood

• J To show which type of puzzle best helps the right side of the brain

9 SCR-Short Constructive Response

Based on ideas presented throughout the selection, what can the reader conclude about jigsaw puzzles?