Bubble Gum Invention Quiz

Who invented bubble gum?

• Thomas Adams

• Walter Diemer

• Alexander Fleming

• John Kellogg

What problem was the inventor trying to solve when they created bubble gum?

• To create a non-sticky chewing gum

• To invent a new medicine

• To make a cheaper alternative to rubber

• To produce a gum that could blow bubbles

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In what year was bubble gum invented?

• 1928

• 1905

• 1945

• 1897

What is the main idea of the text about the invention of bubble gum?

• The history of chewing gum

• The process of inventing bubble gum

• The economic impact of bubble gum

• Different flavors of bubble gum

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What does "innovative" most likely mean?

• Complicated

• Traditional

• New and original

• Unsuccessful

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How does the story demonstrate the inventor's persistence?

• By showing how many times the inventor failed before succeeding

• By detailing the inventor's background in chemistry

• By explaining the inventor's motivation for creating bubble gum

• By listing all the inventions created by the inventor

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What is the overall structure of the story?

• Chronological order

• Compare and contrast

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

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Which detail best supports the idea that bubble gum was a significant invention?

• The inventor's previous jobs

• The popularity of bubble gum among children and adults

• The chemical formula of bubble gum

• The number of bubble gum flavors available today

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