The Invention of Modern Body Armor — Questions and answers

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What was Yuki doing when Leandro asked for the binoculars?

Choices

  1. A. Reading a book
  2. B. Sketching in her notebook ✓
  3. C. Playing with a ball
  4. D. Sleeping

Answer: B. Sketching in her notebook

From page 1

Why did Yuki get her Invention Encyclopedia?

Choices

  1. A. To draw pictures in it
  2. B. To learn about body armor ✓
  3. C. To show it to Leandro
  4. D. To read a story

Answer: B. To learn about body armor

From page 2

What happened when Yuki opened the Invention Encyclopedia?

Choices

  1. A. Her room got dark
  2. B. She heard a loud crash
  3. C. A swirl of light took her to a workshop ✓
  4. D. She found a hidden message

Answer: C. A swirl of light took her to a workshop

From page 3

Why did Da Foligno say good armor was so important?

Choices

  1. A. Because it looked fancy
  2. B. To make loud noises in battle
  3. C. To protect soldiers, their families, and cities ✓
  4. D. To decorate homes

Answer: C. To protect soldiers, their families, and cities

From page 5

What was Da Foligno's big idea for making better armor?

Choices

  1. A. To make it entirely out of wood
  2. B. To use only thin cloth
  3. C. To combine steel plates with padded fabric underneath ✓
  4. D. To paint it a bright color

Answer: C. To combine steel plates with padded fabric underneath

From page 6

Who did Da Foligno think about when he was inventing the new lightweight armor?

Choices

  1. A. Kings and queens
  2. B. Farmers in the fields
  3. C. Mail runners delivering messages ✓
  4. D. Children playing games

Answer: C. Mail runners delivering messages

From page 7

What modern material is used for body armor, invented by Stephanie Kwolek?

Choices

  1. A. Steel plates
  2. B. Leather
  3. C. Kevlar ✓
  4. D. Padded fabric

Answer: C. Kevlar

From page 8

Who did Yuki say body armor protects all over the world today?

Choices

  1. A. Only Da Foligno's family
  2. B. Police, soldiers, and mail carriers ✓
  3. C. Only people who live in lighthouses
  4. D. Just inventors

Answer: B. Police, soldiers, and mail carriers

From page 9

Besides saving lives, what else did Yuki say body armor helped do?

Choices

  1. A. Make people rich
  2. B. Win many wars easily
  3. C. Connect people through communication ✓
  4. D. Make armor very heavy

Answer: C. Connect people through communication

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