Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine — Questions and answers

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What did Adaeze pull out of her thermos to give Kaya?

Choices

  1. Hot cocoa ✓
  2. Cold water
  3. Orange juice
  4. Milkshake

Answer: Hot cocoa

From page 2

What did Kaya use to activate the Invention Encyclopedia?

Choices

  1. A small, silver key ✓
  2. A secret password
  3. A special crystal
  4. Her magic wand

Answer: A small, silver key

From page 3

What year and location did Kaya and Adaeze travel to?

Choices

  1. 1833 London ✓
  2. 1950 New York
  3. 1776 Philadelphia
  4. 2005 Silicon Valley

Answer: 1833 London

From page 4

How did Kaya say instructions were input into Babbage's machine?

Choices

  1. With punch cards ✓
  2. By speaking to it
  3. Using a keyboard
  4. Through a touch screen

Answer: With punch cards

From page 6

Who did Adaeze quote when talking to Mr. Babbage?

Choices

  1. Mark Twain ✓
  2. Helen Keller
  3. Kaya's mom
  4. A famous machinist

Answer: Mark Twain

From page 7

What was causing the Analytical Engine to jam?

Choices

  1. A tiny burr on a gear ✓
  2. Missing punch cards
  3. A broken crank
  4. Too much oil

Answer: A tiny burr on a gear

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