The Invention of the Book Press — Questions and answers

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What happened when Santiago opened the Magical Invention Encyclopedia?

Choices

  1. A loud alarm rang.
  2. A swirling vortex of light appeared. ✓
  3. The book fell apart.
  4. A new story started playing.

Answer: A swirling vortex of light appeared.

From page 3

Where did Santiago and Vera land after the vortex?

Choices

  1. In a bright castle.
  2. In a modern office.
  3. In a dimly lit workshop. ✓
  4. In a snowy forest.

Answer: In a dimly lit workshop.

From page 4

According to Gutenberg, what was difficult about inventing the printing press?

Choices

  1. Finding enough paper to print on.
  2. Convincing people to read books.
  3. Perfecting the movable type and the ink. ✓
  4. Learning how to read and write.

Answer: Perfecting the movable type and the ink.

From page 8

How did Santiago and Vera know it was time to leave?

Choices

  1. Gutenberg told them.
  2. The swirling vortex reappeared. ✓
  3. Their mom called them.
  4. They looked at a clock.

Answer: The swirling vortex reappeared.

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