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The Inventor
By Vanessa Valdez
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Question 1
1.
In the sentence below, which word could best be used in place of
flaws
?
This had many flaws and Scott was unable to sell his invention.
Costs
Faults
Benefits
Uses
Question 2
2.
Read this sentence from the passage.
As Scott had grown, his passion had only grown stronger.
The word
passion
shows that Scott is very-
enthusiastic
talented
impatient
knowledgeable
Question 3
3.
Which statement best describes how the photograph at the start of the passage relates to the information in the first paragraph?
It shows how Scott loved to experiment with new ideas.
It shows how Scott's passion increased as he got older.
It shows how Scott studied engineering at university.
It shows how Scott's goals were misguided.
Question 4
4.
According to the passage, what did Scott study at college?
Science
Mathematics
Engineering
Aviation
Question 5
5.
What type of passage is "The Inventor"?
Realistic fiction
Science fiction
Biography
Fable
Question 6
6.
List
two
reasons that Scott gives for continuing to chase his dream of being an inventor and
two
reasons that Luke gives for geting a regular job.
Question 7
7.
The main theme of the passage is about-
not giving up on your dreams
making the world a better place
improving on old ideas
making time for your friends
Question 8
8.
Based on your answer to Question 7, choose
two
paragraphs that support your answer.
Question 9
9.
Which word best describes Scott?
Foolish
Determined
Easygoing
Sensible
Question 10
10.
Based on your answer to Question 9, give
two
details from the passage that support your answer.
Question 11
11.
creative
experiment
passion
improve
misguided
unable
understand
success
reconsider
Question 12
12.
Do you think that Luke is a good friend to Scott? Explain why or why not.
