Money Madness

Why were bronze and copper used long ago to make money?

• it was available everywhere

• it was not very heavy

• it was pretty

• it could be cut into pieces

What happens to the value of a dollar when prices go up?

• the value goes up

• the value goes down

• the value stays the same

• the value goes sideways

Rocks and feathers were once used as money.

• true

• false

What was the author's purpose for writing this selection?

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

Bills are _____ made of paper.

• invented

• money

• prices

Brian will _____ a snack at 7-11.

• prices

• purchase

• record

A $1,000 bill has more _____ than a $50 coin.

• system

• value

• invented

What is the main theme of the poem 'Money Madness'?

• The importance of wealth

• The dangers of greed

• The joy of spending

• The value of saving

In the context of 'Money Madness', what does the term 'madness' most likely refer to?

• Mental illness

• Extreme enthusiasm

• Irrational behavior towards money

• A type of dance

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Money Madness' to convey its message?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification