The Invention of Email — Questions and answers

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What was Vivaan doing when Nils asked him a question?

Choices

  1. Chasing a butterfly
  2. Sketching in his notebook ✓
  3. Pointing at a sunflower
  4. Giggling at Nils

Answer: Sketching in his notebook

From page 1

What new invention was Ray Tomlinson working on?

Choices

  1. A faster way to sketch
  2. A network of butterflies
  3. Electronic mail, or 'email' ✓
  4. A bigger computer

Answer: Electronic mail, or 'email'

From page 6

How long did it take to send physical letters before email, according to Ray?

Choices

  1. A few minutes
  2. Days, sometimes weeks ✓
  3. Just one day
  4. A couple of hours

Answer: Days, sometimes weeks

From page 7

What did Vivaan suggest Ray look for when the ARPANET started crashing?

Choices

  1. A new computer keyboard
  2. An actual insect or 'bug' ✓
  3. A cup of coffee
  4. A different office

Answer: An actual insect or 'bug'

From page 8

What was Vivaan most excited to tell Nils when he got back?

Choices

  1. That he found a new sunflower
  2. That he met the inventor of email ✓
  3. That the ladybug post office was closed
  4. That he finished his drawing

Answer: That he met the inventor of email

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