Froggy Jumps Colonial Children Were Lucky!Online version Opinion Piece by Becca 1 Which is NOT something the author says colonial games taught children? a how to follow directions b how to cut wood c how to use their imaginations 2 According to the author, why was ninepins much better than bowling? a It was played in colonial times. b Not only was it fun, but it was also good exercise. c A machine sets up the pins. 3 How does the passage say bowling is different today? a Pins are no longer used. b A ball is no longer used to knock down the pins. c A machine does all the work. 4 Which is an OPINION and not a fact? a But quoits was better for children. b Another game that colonial children played was quoits. c Quoits is similar to the game of horseshoes. 5 How does the author believe children feel when they make their own game pieces? a hopeful b tired c proud 6 How was the game of jackstraws different from pickup sticks? a The sticks were rough and bumpy. b The sticks were made of wood. c The sticks were smooth and straight. 7 What does the author say would happen if a child pulled the strings of a wonder turner quickly? a The child would be able to watch a short movie. b The wonder turner would fly through the air. c The pictures on either side of the wonder turner would seem to become one. 8 Which does the author say you could use to make your own game? a a game board and game pieces that you already have b a wooden spoon from your kitchen and a doll c a scrap of wood or some rope you find 9 Which statment would the author most likely agree with? a It is tiring and boring to build something yourself. b It is more fun to build a model car yourself than to buy one from a store. c Colonial children probably didn't have mjuch fun when they played.
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