Question

1. 1 point according to the passage, levi strauss invented jeans because (a) he had to find a new use for the extra denim fabric he had ordered. (b) he used denim fabric to cover conestoga wagons. (c) he created denim trousers and called them \waist-overalls.\ (d) he used metal rivets to strengthen the pockets of the denim trousers. 4. 1 point in sentence b, \under the stars\ most nearly means (a) in a comfortable bed (b) in deep space (c) outside (d) harsh conditions 5. 1 point which of the following words most closely means \inspired,\ as related to the phrase \inspiration struck\ in line ___? (a) motivated (b) proper (c) proper (d) uninterested

Explanation:

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To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: If Levi Strauss had extra denim fabric, finding a new use (like inventing jeans) makes sense as a reason for invention.
• Option B: Covering wagons with denim isn't related to inventing jeans.
• Option C: Naming the trousers is a result, not the reason for inventing jeans.
• Option D: Strengthening pockets with rivets is a design choice, not the reason for inventing jeans.

So the correct answer is A as it explains the motivation for creating jeans from extra fabric.

Analyze each option for "under the stars":

• Option A: "In a comfortable bed" is indoors, opposite of under stars.
• Option B: "In deep space" is not what "under the stars" means (stars are in sky, not deep space context here).
• Option C: "Outside" is where you are under the stars (in the open air, outdoors).
• Option D: "Harsh conditions" is not related to the literal or common meaning of "under the stars".

So "outside" is the closest meaning.

• Option A: "Motivated" is close to "inspired" as both relate to a driving force or creative impulse.
• Option B: "Proper" has no relation to "inspired".
• Option C: (Same as B, likely typo) "Proper" doesn't mean inspired.
• Option D: "Uninterested" is the opposite of inspired.

So "motivated" (Option A) is the closest in meaning to "inspired".

Answer:

A. he had to find a new use for the extra denim fabric he had ordered

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