The Invention of the Construction Crane — Questions and answers

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What club were Meera and Ravi trying to get to?

Choices

  1. Robotics club ✓
  2. History club
  3. Art club
  4. Science club

Answer: Robotics club

From page 1

What kind of book did Ravi suggest to help Meera learn about building before cranes?

Choices

  1. A storybook
  2. A math textbook
  3. An Invention Encyclopedia ✓
  4. A science fiction novel

Answer: An Invention Encyclopedia

From page 2

What happened when Meera opened the Invention Encyclopedia?

Choices

  1. The book played music.
  2. The room became very dark.
  3. A swirl of light enveloped the room and it dissolved into colors. ✓
  4. A new character appeared.

Answer: A swirl of light enveloped the room and it dissolved into colors.

From page 3

Where did Meera and Ravi land after opening the encyclopedia?

Choices

  1. A busy farm
  2. A quiet library
  3. A bustling shipyard ✓
  4. A giant tree school

Answer: A bustling shipyard

From page 4

What did Meera learn about Marco's invention when she returned to her dorm room?

Choices

  1. It only worked for lifting small objects.
  2. It broke down after a few uses.
  3. It revolutionized construction and became a global multi-billion dollar industry. ✓
  4. It was quickly forgotten by everyone.

Answer: It revolutionized construction and became a global multi-billion dollar industry.

From page 9

What did Meera suggest the students at the Great Tree School construction site should try to build?

Choices

  1. A new type of staircase.
  2. A small crane using gears and pulleys. ✓
  3. A stronger type of rope.
  4. A bigger club room.

Answer: A small crane using gears and pulleys.

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