All About Kites

Which of the following is NOT a detail that supports the main idea of the section titled "History of Kites?"

• Kites were names for a graceful bird.

• Ben Franklin tried a dangerous experiment with a kite.

• Some big kites help pull ships through the water.

• The first written story of a kite is about a Chinese general.

What is the main idea of this book?

• Kites are fun but also help people in many ways.

• Kites can send an electrical current down a string.

• Kites are flown only by children in modern times.

• Kites can be made from a plastic bag.

What is a shock?

• a person who thinks of a new idea or process

• a tool used to measure something

• a sharp jolt

• a lightweight sail

The author of this book believes that kites are

• expensive

• sneaky

• dangerous

• amazing

What is another good title for this book?

• Kites Are Not Just Simple Toys

• Some Kites Have Made History

• Watching Kites Makes Everyone Smile

• Each Kite Design Competes for Attention

Which of the following is an unusual use for a kite?

• to help people catch fish far from the shore

• to help people chart and record wind speeds

• to spy with cameras on enemy troops

• all of the above

When making a kite, what do you do after you lay the crossed sticks on the plastic bag?

• form a cross shape with the sticks

• cut a diamond shape around it

• tape string to each end of the long stick

• wrap tape around the sticks where they meet

What is NOT a reason to fly a kite in an open area?

• There are fewer things on the ground to trip over.

• There is less wind and rain.

• There are fewer things for a kite to get tangled up in.

• There are fewer power lines.

What is a gauge?

• a person who thinks of a new idea or process

• a tool used to measure something

• a sharp jolt

• a lightweight sail

The author of this book believes

• kites harm the environment

• almost anyone can make a kite

• kites should only be built by experts

• kites are dangerous and shouldn't be flown by children