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Finding evidence in a text

Using the process of elimination

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Text link: Tetris

1. What is this article about?

a. Video games b. Tetris

c. Alexey d. Blocks

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2. What is the goal of Tetris?

a. To make tall piles of blocks b. To match the colours of blocks

c. To make complete lines d. To get blocks to the top of the screen

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3. After which is Tetris named?

a. Fish b. The number ten

c. Paris d. Tennis

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4. Where was Alexey when he created Tetris?

a. Paris b. Russia

c. The United States of America d. Germany

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5. What is the highest selling game of all time?

a. A driving game b. Call of Duty

c. Tetris d. An action game

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6. Which event happened first?

a. Tetris was played with letters instead of blocks

b. Tetris was released on the phone

c. Tetris was released in the arcade

d. Tetris was brought to the Game Boy

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7. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

a. To persuade readers to play Tetris

b. To explain how Tetris is played

c. To describe different types of games

d. To compare Tetris to other puzzle games

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8. According to Dr. Richard Haier, which is true about Tetris?

a. Tetris lowers blood pressure

b. Tetris increases physical strength

c. Tetris boosts mental activity

d. Tetris has no positive side effects

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9. What happens to a block that hits the bottom and does not form a complete line in Tetris?

a. It disappears and reappears at the top. b. It is locked in place.

c. The player moves the block. d. It gives the player more room.

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10. Why did the first game of Tetris use letters instead of blocks?

a. Alexey did not think to use blocks

b. Alexey thought letters were more fun

c. Alexey's screen could only show letters

d. Alexey wanted to teach people to read

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How does the word "tetra" relate to the game Tetris? Use evidence from the text to support your response.

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How did being included with Nintendo's Game Boy help Tetris become successful? Refer to the text in your answer.

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Why was Tetris so popular? Use evidence from the text to support your response.

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Find a Tetris image and post up 7 - 8 facts around your image. (google docs)