Worksheets"The Crayon Man" RI Review Questions
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word pigment.
His company sold carbon black, a new kind of pigment, or colored substance made from the soot of burning oil and natural gas. People used it in printing inks, electric streetlamps, and stove and shoe polish.
crayon
substance used to give color
food for pigs
oil
Why do you think it helped Edwin to have the help of his business partner Harold?
Harold could tell him when his ideas weren't good.
Because Harold was a salesman, he could help Edwin sell his invention and make it profitable.
Because Harold only wanted to make money, he could design useful ads for the company.
Harold was an expert in crayon design, so he could assist Edwin.
Which quote supports that Edwin’s crayons met children’s creative needs?
“Admirers from far and wide flocked to marvel at their invention”
"Children did!"
“Their drawings wouldn’t smudge and they didn’t rub out. They were bright and could last a long, long time.”
“Every day, Edwin brought colorful bouquets of flowers from his garden to inspire his team.”
In what way did Edwin contribute to children having access to many crayons? Choose the best answer.
He made colorful crayons cheaper and safer so that children could buy and use many colored crayons.
Edwin allowed children to help him choose names for his crayons.
Edwin displayed his creation at the World's Fair for many people to see.
He continued to experiment with various formulas until he discovered the best for making "dustless chalk."
Which quote supports the inference that Edwin Binney appreciated all the bright colors in nature?
"Edwin was curious. He had a knack for listening and making things people needed."
"Harold was a great salesman."
“He admired the deep blue-greens of the waves of the sea.”
"But all day long at work, all he saw was black."
Use context clues and your knowledge of word parts to determine the meaning of nontoxic.
Children might eat or chew on crayons and get sick, so Edwin’s team experimented to find safe, nontoxic colors and materials.
uninteresting
not able to located
not poisonous
able to be tolerated
Which quote supports the inference that Edwin was determined?
"Edwin came home covered in color."
"He marveled at the rich scarlet red tones of the cardinal's feathers."
"He had a knack for listening and making things people needed."
“Edwin’s team kept on trying. They kept on experimenting.”
According to the text, how did Edwin’s wife contribute to his success?
His wife listened as he shared his ideas for crayons.
His wife explained the needs of children based on her experience as a teacher which guided his experiments and invention.
His wife worked in the lab with him to develop the perfect mixture.
His wife supported him although he had to spend much time away from home working in the lab.
What is the meaning of the word sploosh in the sentence?
“They experimented some more and discovered a pinch of this pigment, a sploosh of that one, a little hotter, a little cooler, and voila! Lots of color!”
a small amount
enormous wave
one cup
none
Which is the best summary of this nonfiction narrative (true story)?
Edward Binney appreciated all of the colors in nature, and he disliked working in a place with only dull and dark colors around him.
Edward Binney used to work in a factory and then changed jobs.
Edwin Binney invented Crayola crayons with inspiration from his wife and with the help of a team that didn't give up until they developed crayons to meet kids' needs.
Don't give up until you achieve your goal.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word formula.
In a large tub at the mill, Edward's team measured out the ingredients...each in just the right amount every time to make a top secret formula. Slowly, carefully, stirring by hand, they poured the special formula into thin, crayon shaped molds.
mixture
ingredient
odor
oil
Edwin wanted his colored crayons to be perfect for children to use. Which detail supports this?
Edwin was a good listener and inventor while his cousin was a fantastic salesman.
Edwin worked tirelessly to create different, attractive colors, and he worked to make sure his crayons were safe for children.
Edwin was often fascinated by the colors in nature around him.
Edwin later expanded his business to produce many different colored crayons and other coloring utensils.
According to the text, which describes how Edwin’s wife contributed to his creation of child-safe, colorful crayons?
She suggested that he leave his job at the factory and begin experimenting with coloring tools.
His wife encouraged him to keep his ideas top secret so that they couldn't be stolen.
She explained what kind of coloring tools children needed and suggested a clever name for his creation.
His wife was a schoolteacher.
The text says that excitement over the invention of crayons “spread like wildfire," and many people came to see the invention of crayons at the World's Fair. What is the meaning of this phrase as it’s used in the text?
Excitement about his invention of crayons traveled quickly as people viewed them at the World's Fair.
People became concerned about the crayons melting if they were exposed to fire.
Excitement about Edwin's invention was quickly ended at the World's Fair.
Crayons are like a wildfire that cannot be contained.
How did Edwin Binney differ from his cousin Harold?
Edwin was a gifted salesman while Harold was a gifted inventor.
Edwin valued colors in nature while Harold was content with dark, gray coloring utensils.
Edwin was a talented listener and inventor while Harold was a gifted salesman.
Edwin was creative while Harold was not creative.
