How the MRI Scanner Was Invented — Questions and answers

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What was Idris doing when Anaya pointed out the shooting star?

Choices

  1. Drawing a picture of a shooting star.
  2. Munching on glow-in-the-dark cotton candy. ✓
  3. Staring at the sky with wonder.
  4. Flipping through pages of his notebook.

Answer: Munching on glow-in-the-dark cotton candy.

From page 1

What book did Idris think would help him learn about the MRI scanner?

Choices

  1. A magical spell book.
  2. His science textbook.
  3. The Invention Encyclopedia. ✓
  4. A storybook about inventors.

Answer: The Invention Encyclopedia.

From page 2

What happened to the RV when Idris opened the Invention Encyclopedia?

Choices

  1. It grew bigger and bigger.
  2. It dissolved into swirling colors. ✓
  3. It started to float away.
  4. It became completely dark.

Answer: It dissolved into swirling colors.

From page 3

What does the MRI scanner use to create images of the human body?

Choices

  1. Tiny cameras and flashlights.
  2. Lasers and mirrors.
  3. Magnetic fields and radio waves. ✓
  4. Sound waves and vibrations.

Answer: Magnetic fields and radio waves.

From page 5

What was one challenge Professor Mallard and his team faced when developing the MRI scanner?

Choices

  1. Finding enough patients for testing.
  2. Learning to safely generate powerful magnetic fields. ✓
  3. Getting permission to build the machine.
  4. Deciding on the color of the scanner.

Answer: Learning to safely generate powerful magnetic fields.

From page 6

According to Professor Mallard, what is the most impressive thing about the MRI scanner?

Choices

  1. It generates billions of dollars.
  2. It looks very advanced.
  3. It helps doctors diagnose diseases.
  4. It saves lives. ✓

Answer: It saves lives.

From page 7

What did Idris take with him before leaving Professor Mallard's lab?

Choices

  1. Professor Mallard's lab coat.
  2. A small piece of MRI film. ✓
  3. The entire MRI scanner.
  4. A glow-in-the-dark cotton candy.

Answer: A small piece of MRI film.

From page 8

What did Anders encourage Idris to do?

Choices

  1. Stop exploring and play instead.
  2. Invent something that changes the world. ✓
  3. Go back in time again immediately.
  4. Write a story about his adventure.

Answer: Invent something that changes the world.

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