Assembly Line Car Manufacturing — Questions and answers

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How were cars built in the early 20th-century workshop that Anya and Ben saw?

Choices

  1. Each car was built by hand, a meticulous craft. ✓
  2. Cars were built very quickly by machines.
  3. They were built only by robots.
  4. Many cars were built at the same time on a big line.

Answer: Each car was built by hand, a meticulous craft.

From page 1

Why were cars considered luxuries and very expensive before the assembly line?

Choices

  1. They were made from very cheap materials.
  2. They were built by machines that cost a lot of money.
  3. Every part was individually fitted and adjusted, requiring immense skill and time. ✓
  4. They were not very popular, so no one bought them.

Answer: Every part was individually fitted and adjusted, requiring immense skill and time.

From page 2

How were cars moved between fixed assembly stations before the moving line?

Choices

  1. They were flown by drones.
  2. They were manually pushed or pulled along the floor. ✓
  3. They moved automatically on conveyor belts.
  4. They were carried by large cranes.

Answer: They were manually pushed or pulled along the floor.

From page 4

What was Henry Ford's genius idea for the assembly line, according to Ben?

Choices

  1. He made workers walk faster to the car.
  2. He made the work move, not the worker. ✓
  3. He invented the car itself.
  4. He made cars out of lighter materials.

Answer: He made the work move, not the worker.

From page 5

What do workers specialize in at each station on the assembly line?

Choices

  1. Building an entire car by themselves.
  2. Managing all the different parts.
  3. One or two simple, repetitive tasks. ✓
  4. Designing new car models.

Answer: One or two simple, repetitive tasks.

From page 6

What was crucial about the parts used for the Ford Model T?

Choices

  1. They were all different shapes and sizes.
  2. They were made from very rare and expensive materials.
  3. They were standardized and interchangeable, fitting perfectly. ✓
  4. They were custom-made for each individual car.

Answer: They were standardized and interchangeable, fitting perfectly.

From page 7

What famous quote did Ben recall that Henry Ford supposedly said?

Choices

  1. "If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself." ✓
  2. "Making cars should always be a very slow process."
  3. "It's better for only one person to build a whole car."
  4. "Working alone is the best way to get things done."

Answer: "If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself."

From page 8

Besides building cars, what new industries did the assembly line help create?

Choices

  1. Only bicycle repair shops.
  2. Farms and animal ranches.
  3. Gas stations and motels. ✓
  4. Companies that make hot air balloons.

Answer: Gas stations and motels.

From page 9

What did Ben say the assembly line proved about breaking down complex tasks into simple, continuous steps?

Choices

  1. It made tasks much more difficult and confusing.
  2. It slowed down the production of goods significantly.
  3. It could transform society on an unprecedented scale. ✓
  4. It only worked for building cars, not other things.

Answer: It could transform society on an unprecedented scale.

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