Reading Comprehension: Heman Bekele

What was Heman Bekele mixing at home when he was 7 years old?

• Food ingredients

• Household chemicals

• Toys

• Electronics

Which sentence shows that Heman wants to help people with his soap invention?

• "It might take a long time before we can sell it."

• "It's absolutely incredible to think that one day my bar of soap will be able to make a direct impact.."

• "I thought it could help save energy."

• "I didn't think much about it until I came to America."

What does the word "prodigious" mean in the story?

• Small

• Amazing

• Dangerous

• Unusual

What did Heman's parents teach him about protecting his skin?

• They showed him how to have fun outside.

• They told him why the sun can be harmful, so he should cover up.

• They said to ignore the sun.

• They gave him sunscreen.

Why did Heman invent his soap?

• To help with treating skin cancer

• To make power

• To earn money

• To have fun

Which quote shows how Heman feels about his research?

• "I remember reading about this young kid…"

• "That was scary, but it was fun."

• "It's amazing to think that one day my bar of soap…"

• "There’s still a long way to go."

What problem was Heman having that he wanted to fix when he mixed the soap and imiquimod?

• Finding the right lab

• Keeping the medicine from washing away

• Getting more money

• Making the soap smell nice

What does Heman mean when he says "there’s still a long way to go"?

• He has a lot of work left before his soap can be used.

• He wants to travel more.

• He feels tired of the project.

• He needs more time for school.

What did Heman's parents' do as a sacrifice for him ?

• They got him a chemistry set.

• They moved to a new country so he could go to school.

• They supported his hobbies.

• They helped him win prizes.

What does Heman say about new ideas and creating things?

• Everything has already been done.

• We will always have new ideas.

• Ideas don't matter.

• Only grown-ups can create new things.