The Invention of Aspirin — Questions and answers

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What kind of book did Freya grab to find out about inventions?

Choices

  1. A storybook about adventures
  2. Her Invention Encyclopedia ✓
  3. A book about art
  4. A cookbook

Answer: Her Invention Encyclopedia

From page 2

What did Felix Hoffmann want to do to salicylic acid?

Choices

  1. Paint it
  2. Acetylat it ✓
  3. Eat it with his father
  4. Throw it away

Answer: Acetylat it

From page 5

What important advice did Felix give Freya about discoveries?

Choices

  1. They are always very difficult.
  2. Only big discoveries matter.
  3. Even small discoveries can have a huge impact. ✓
  4. They are not always helpful.

Answer: Even small discoveries can have a huge impact.

From page 8

What did Freya tell Valentina was the reason Aspirin was invented?

Choices

  1. To help a man's sick father. ✓
  2. To help Freya with her headache.
  3. To make a lot of money.
  4. To stop time travel.

Answer: To help a man's sick father.

From page 9

What did Valentina tell Freya that Margaret Mead said?

Choices

  1. "It's amazing how one small thing can make such a big difference!"
  2. "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world." ✓
  3. "The global aspirin market is worth billions of dollars!"
  4. "Study the science of art."

Answer: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world."

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