Question

read the passage. mass - produced puzzles with interlocking pieces began in the early 1900s. many people with sawing skills were able to cut each piece by hand. during the great depression, when many americans were out of work, the popularity of puzzles soared. people bought them to while away the week. which sentence is a summary of this passage from an informational text?

1. puzzles are great for rainy days.
2. puzzles became very popular during the great depression.
3. the great depression was a time when americans struggled.
4. jigsaw puzzles can be very challenging to do.

Explanation:

The text talks about the popularity of puzzles, especially during the Great Depression. The second option ("Puzzles became very popular during the Great Depression") directly summarizes the key point about puzzle popularity in that era. Other options either focus on different aspects (like puzzles being great for days, Great Depression as a struggle time, or puzzles being challenging) that aren't the main summary of the text.

Answer:

B. Puzzles became very popular during the Great Depression