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Remya Jose's Great Idea
Remya Jose's Great Idea
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1
Why do clothes have to be agitated (turned) in the water?
to get the dirt out
to stop them from wrinkling
to separate the clothes
2
What stopped Remya from just buying a washing machine?
Her family was saving money for a dishwasher.
They did not have washing machines in India.
They were expensive and electricity would go out often.
3
Why was 14 yr. old Remya and her sister always tired?
They traveled far to school and had many chores to do.
They were involved in many sports at school.
They had a sleep disorder.
4
True or false? Remya's family and friends supported her invention.
false
true
5
What part of your body did Remya use because it was strong, to turn the drum of clothes?
head
arms
legs
6
From using the pictures, what is the setting of the story?
Pakistan
Southwestern India
United States
7
What does electricity do for an electric washing machine?
dries the clothes
turns the agitator
puts detergent into the machine
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What problem did Remya want to solve in the story?
a better and faster way to wash clothes
a quicker way to get to school
to find someone to help cook meals
9
How did Remya's invention make her and her sister less tired?
She could sleep as she pedaled.
They didn't have to cook anymore.
It was faster than washing clothes by hand.
10
Which item below could you NOT use if you didn't have electricity?
air conditioner
all of the above
microwave
electric fan
11
Which word/words best describes Remya?
complainer
slow worker
problem solver
12
What message did the author want to send with this story?
Young people can be determined and be inventors
Teens should not be tired at night.
Young people should give up when things get hard.
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Fact or Opinion: Remya won a contest with her new design.
opinion
fact
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What did Remya's invention look like?
a lawnmower
a real washing machine
an exercise bike
