How Glass Buildings Were Made Possible — Questions and answers

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What was Rohan doing just before he called out to Katya?

Choices

  1. He skipped across the rainbow bridge. ✓
  2. He was tending a garden of glowing plants.
  3. He was looking at his worn leather notebook.
  4. He was shouting for his friend.

Answer: He skipped across the rainbow bridge.

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Who designed the Crystal Palace, a revolutionary building made of glass and iron?

Choices

  1. Rohan
  2. Katya
  3. Joseph Paxton ✓
  4. Isla

Answer: Joseph Paxton

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What did Rohan realize was also important about the Crystal Palace, besides just letting in light?

Choices

  1. It was a place to play games.
  2. It was about industry and economy. ✓
  3. It was a secret hiding spot.
  4. It was only for rich people.

Answer: It was about industry and economy.

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How much is the glass and glazing market worth today, according to Isla?

Choices

  1. 140 million
  2. 140 billion ✓
  3. 186,000
  4. 10 billion

Answer: 140 billion

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What was the big discovery Rohan shared with Katya about glass buildings?

Choices

  1. They were made of wood.
  2. They blocked out all light.
  3. It was about making lots of glass and creating new industries. ✓
  4. They were only for horses.

Answer: It was about making lots of glass and creating new industries.

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What did Katya realize they could learn from the story of glass buildings to help their flowers?

Choices

  1. They needed to build a glass treehouse.
  2. They needed to figure out how to make lots of the right fertilizer. ✓
  3. They needed to travel back in time to the 1840s.
  4. They needed to read more science books.

Answer: They needed to figure out how to make lots of the right fertilizer.

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