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James Naismith's Problem
James Naismith's Problem
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Comprehension Questions for passage about Jim Naismith.
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1
What is the author's main purpose for writing this selection?
to entertain the reader with a funny basketball story
to teach the reader how to play basketball
to persuade the reader to try playing basketball
to tell the reader about how basketball began
2
In what way were the ant and the dove like James Naismith?
They figured out ways to solve problems.
They liked playing new games.
They were both informational.
They were both about returning a favor.
3
The fourth paragraph is mostly about...
how Naismith came up with a new game.
why Naismith needed to invent a new game.
which outdoor games used a ball.
how Naismith felt about his job.
4
What problem did Naismith find with playing lacrosse indoors?
The equipment was too expensive.
The students didn't like it.
The players got hurt.
Gym windows got broken.
5
Naismith did not allow tackling in his new game because...
his students didn't like rough games.
Dr. Gulik was against tackling.
he didn't want players to get hurt.
most other games didn't have tackling.
6
How did Naismith probably feel about his invention after his class played their first game?
determined to do better
surprised that the rules didn't work
a little discouraged
very pleased
7
Which details from the story support that answer? Select all that apply.
The dove figured out how to help keep ant from drowning.
Jim Naismith's students were misbehaving in gym class.
Jim Naismith invented a new game that his students liked.
The ant bit the man to keep him from catching the dove.
8
The main idea of the selection is that James Naismith
didn't want his students to get hurt in the gym.
invented basketball to solve a problem.
was a gym teacher in Massachusetts.
had students who were hard to work with.
9
What was Naismith's problem in this selection?
He would rather have been a student than a teacher.
He didn't like the cold winter weather.
His boss would fire him if he couldn't control his class.
He needed a new game to keep his students under control.
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What did Naismith do first to solve his problem?
He wrote the rules for a new game.
He studied how other games were played.
He tried soccer and football indoors.
He talked to his students.
11
How were all the sports Jim Naismith studied alike?
They had goals above the players' heads.
They were boring to his students.
They were played only in the winter.
They used a ball.
