Roller Skates (RI.2.3) Wonders Unit 4 Test

In what year did John Merlin make the first known pair of roller skates?

• 1760

• 1800

• 1900

• 1950

Where did James Plimpton live?

• France

• London, England

• California

• New York City

What was added to roller skates to help them make a quick stop?

• buckles

• wood

• a toe stop

• bigger wheels

Who invented the roller skate in the photograph?

• John Merlin

• James Plimpton

• Mr. Petitbleds

• Dr. Seuss

Mr. Petitbled's skates had a _______ bottom.

• plastic
• metal

• wood
• foam

Part A: Why did John Merlin MOST LIKELY hurt himself when he roller skated?

• His skates had wooden bottoms

• His skates had four wheels like a car

• His skates had wheels in a straight line

• His skates had toe stops

Part B: Which sentence below best tells about the answer in Part A?

• In 1760, John Merlin became the first known person to make roller skates.

• In 1876, a toe stop was made for roller skates.

• Mr. Petitbleds skates had a wooden bottom.

• The skates only went forward, and it was very hard to turn corners with them.

Match one group of words to each date to tell how roller skates have changed over time.

• were able to stop quickly

• The roller skates in 1863

• had wheels made in a straight line

• The roller skates in 1876

• had wheels able to turn corners

• The roller skates in 1819