The Invention of Concrete — Questions and answers

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What did Winona exclaim about where she and Aunt Salma lived?

Choices

  1. "We live inside a giant castle!"
  2. "We live inside a snow globe!" ✓
  3. "We live inside a deep cave!"
  4. "We live inside a tall skyscraper!"

Answer: "We live inside a snow globe!"

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What kind of book did Salma tell Winona to use to find out about concrete?

Choices

  1. A history textbook
  2. A science fiction novel
  3. A magical encyclopedia ✓
  4. A cooking recipe book

Answer: A magical encyclopedia

From page 2

How did the Romans discover the recipe for concrete?

Choices

  1. They found it written in an ancient book.
  2. They bought it from another civilization.
  3. They observed volcanic ash with water and experimented. ✓
  4. A wizard told them the secret recipe.

Answer: They observed volcanic ash with water and experimented.

From page 7

What ingredients did Winona tell Aunt Salma the Romans used to make concrete?

Choices

  1. Sand, clay, and wood
  2. Volcanic ash, lime, water, and rocks ✓
  3. Bricks, mud, and straw
  4. Gold, silver, and jewels

Answer: Volcanic ash, lime, water, and rocks

From page 9

According to Aunt Salma, what is concrete used for today?

Choices

  1. Only for small statues
  2. Everything from skyscrapers to sidewalks ✓
  3. Making soft pillows
  4. Creating delicious candies

Answer: Everything from skyscrapers to sidewalks

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