WorksheetsLiterary Nonfiction "Chewing Gum Man"
Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 6mins
As it is used in paragraph 6, the word risks refers to —
"In order to continue selling his gum, Wrigley had to work extra hard, think creatively, and take some risks. He took out a large personal loan to pay for advertising. If this idea had not worked, he would have lost everything."
breaks in a routine
suggestions from others
skills that are difficult to learn
actions that could lead to failure
Read this sentence from paragraph 2.
In fact, it’s difficult to imagine a world
today without grocery store check-out
counters lined with colorful packages of
minty or fruit-flavored gum.
The description in this sentence helps the reader understand that —
gum has become more expensive
gum is a common and popular product
shoppers often forget to buy gum until the last minute
there are more flavors of gum than there use to be
Based on the author's description of Wrigley's career, the reader can infer that Wrigley --
gave away more gum than he sold
did not try to help the family business
rarely learned from his own experiences
was not afraid to try new approaches
The reader knows that this selection is a biography because it —
explains why so many people enjoy chewing Wrigley’s gum
tells about the events in Wrigley’s life that led to his success
tells why Wrigley decided to start selling chewing gum
explains Wrigley’s belief that advertising was important
Based on the selection, how does the author most likely feel about Wrigley?
The author wishes Wrigley had used his talents on something other than gum.
The author is bothered by the fact that Wrigley made so few gum flavors.
The author is amazed that Wrigley’s simple methods brought him success.
The author admires Wrigley for his interesting ideas and hard work.
Which theme is best supported by details in this selection?
Showing respect to the boss is an important part of any job.
Thinking creatively helps people achieve their goals.
Working with others is the best way to solve a problem.
Finding joy in personal work can lead to success.
