Scope Sneaker Nation

The main purpose of “Sneaker Nation” is to inform readers about how

• sneakers are designed.

• rubber was invented.

• our relationship with sneakers has changed over time.

• Michael Jordan became a star.

The author writes, “When the sneakers went on sale in April 1985, they flew off shelves.” She means the sneakers were

• one of a kind.

• affordable.

• popular and sold very quickly.

• overpriced.

Which section helps readers understand why more Americans began to have a need for sneakers?

• "A Global Obsession”

• “From Luxury to Necessity”

• the introduction

• “A Winning Combination”

Which central idea of the article does the sidebar “Sneaker Stories” support?

• Air Jordans marked a turning point for the sneaker industry.

• Sneakers were once a luxury item.

• Sneaker companies owe much of their success to high-profile athletes.

• Sneakers have changed from practical footwear into desirable fashion items.

Carro writes, “Companies began zeroing in on the most talented athletes and enlisting them to market new designs.” Based on context clues, "enlist" most closely means

• to aim an attack at.

• to warn.

• to dismiss.

• to get the support and help of.

Which claims can be supported by information in both the article and the interview? Choose THREE.

• Sneakers have become collector’s items.

• Basketball and the sneaker industry have a close relationship.

• Today’s sneakers are bold and bright.

• Michael Jordan is a legendary athlete.

Which piece of text evidence shows why Nike chose Michael Jordan to endorse a shoe line?

• "Jordan’s sneakers were called Air Jordans."

• "When Air Jordans went on sale in April 1985, they flew off shelves."

• "Michael Jordan was one of the greatest athletes in the world. Everyone knew his name."

• "No other sneaker in history had been as lucrative."

Which piece of evidence shows the role basketball plays in Jonathan Guisbert’s love of sneakers?

• "When Kobe Bryant started playing in the NBA, he wore Adidas Crazy 8 sneakers."

• "I started getting into sneakers when I was about 13."

• "That moment is what got me interested in sneakers, but I wasn’t a big collector."

• "Growing up in New York, basketball was a big part of the culture."

"In just one year, Nike made $126 million on Air Jordans alone. No other sneaker in history had been as lucrative."

What does the word lucrative mean?

• fancy.

• rewarding.

• popular.

• famous.

What information does the reader learn in “Sneaker Nation” that is not included in “Does He Have the Best Job Ever?”

• Michael Jordan is the most famous basketball player in the world.

• Basketball has an influence on the popularity of sneakers.

• The sneaker industry is popular in our culture.

• Designing sneakers can be emotional.