Rufus's Journey and Skills Assessment

The video tells the story of Rufus Mayflower, a young boy who becomes a millionaire by making toothpaste. The narrator, who recently moved to Cleveland, befriends Rufus despite racial differences. Rufus's creativity is highlighted through his ability to make saddlebags and solve math problems. The story emphasizes friendship, creativity, and problem-solving.

What was Rufus's initial idea that eventually led to his success?

• To become a millionaire

• To make toothpaste

• To invent a new gadget

• To start a clothing line

Why was the narrator surprised about Rufus's success?

• Because Rufus was from a different city

• Because Rufus was not good at math

• Because Rufus was not interested in business

• Because Rufus was very young

What was the narrator's brother James interested in?

• Music

• Sports

• Model cars

• Video games

How did Rufus help the narrator when they first met?

• He fixed her bike

• He helped her with her books

• He gave her a ride to school

• He introduced her to new friends

What did Rufus offer to make for the narrator?

• A notebook

• Saddlebags

• A backpack

• A new bike

What was the content of the note Rufus passed in math class?

• A joke

• A drawing

• A poem

• A math problem

How did the class react to the math problem from Rufus's note?

• They struggled with it

• They found it easy

• They ignored it

• They solved it quickly

Where did the narrator go after school to get materials for the saddlebags?

• A local market

• A friend's house

• Vince's Army and Navy

• The school library

What skill of Rufus's impressed the narrator during the making of the saddlebags?

• His sewing skills

• His cooking skills

• His drawing skills

• His singing skills

What does the narrator's father say about Rufus's ability to calculate material needs?

• It shows he is good at math

• It indicates he can make a million dollars

• It proves he is a genius

• It means he should be an engineer