The Fire-Breather

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

• A. Why was Garrett Morgan in pajamas?

• B. What caused the explosion?

• C. What is a safety hood?

• D. How does the hood work?

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

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

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

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

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

Which is one reason Morgan moved to Ohio?

• A. to go to college

• B. for better opportunities

• C. to finish the sixth grade

• D. to be with his family

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

• A. compare/contrast

• B. problem/solution

• C. cause/effect

• D. sequence of events

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

• A. to describe how Morgan developed his invention

• B. to contrast Morgan with modern-day inventors

• C. to identify characteristics of a successful inventor

• D. to describe other life saving inventions

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

• A. learned from a mistake

• B. realized something important

• C. took a risk

• D. started over

Both Aaron Muderick and Garrett Morgan ____________.

• A. spent years working on their inventions

• B. were too afraid to share their ideas

• C. loved to take things apart and put them back together

• D. invented a device that saved people

Which conclusion is supported by both articles?

• A. Many inventors drop out of school.

• B. Inventors have a love for learning.

• C. A great idea takes only one try.

• D. Black inventors were not always treated fairly.

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?

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.