The Fire-Breather Quiz

Reread the section “Race Against Time” in “The Fire-Breather.” Which unanswered question from the introduction does the section explain?

• Why was Garrett Morgan in pajamas?

• What caused the explosion?

• What is a safety hood?

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Which details show that racism had negative effects on Black people? Choose TWO.

• “Back then, racism was a brutal fact of life in America.”

• “That helped ensure that many Black families remained trapped in poverty.”

• “In fact, Morgan quit school after sixth grade to help his family earn money.”

• “He soon found a job fixing up people’s homes.”

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Which is one reason Morgan moved to Ohio?

• to go to college

• for better opportunities

• to finish the sixth grade

• to be with his family

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The section “Up in Flames” mostly follows a ________ text structure.

• compare/contrast

• problem/solution

• cause/effect

• sequence of events

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What is the purpose of the article “Could You Be the Next Garrett Morgan?”

• to describe how Morgan developed his invention

• to contrast Morgan with modern-day inventors

• to identify characteristics of a successful inventor

• to describe other lifesaving inventions

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What does the phrase “went back to the drawing board” mean?

• learned from a mistake

• realized something important

• took a risk

• started over

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Both Aaron Muderick and Garrett Morgan ________.

• spent years working on their inventions

• were too afraid to share their ideas

• loved to take things apart and put them back together

• invented a device that saved people

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Which conclusion is supported by both articles?

• Many inventors drop out of school.

• Inventors have a love for learning.

• A great idea takes only one try.

• Black inventors were not always treated fairly.

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According to the article “The Fire-Breather,” what obstacles did Morgan face because of his race? How did he show resilience in overcoming these obstacles?

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Based on what you read in “The Fire-Breather” and “Could You Be the Next Garrett Morgan?,” what advice would you give to young inventors? Use details from both texts to support your answer.

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