The Invention of the First Mechanical Toy — Questions and answers

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What happened when Anders flipped through the glowing pages of his Invention Encyclopedia?

Choices

  1. He found a new science poster for his wall.
  2. A swirling vortex of light erupted from the book. ✓
  3. His worn leather notebook bounced against his leg.
  4. He finished one of his inventions.

Answer: A swirling vortex of light erupted from the book.

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How many parts did Henri say the 'Draughtsman-Writer' automaton had?

Choices

  1. About 100 parts.
  2. More than 6,000 parts. ✓
  3. Only a few dozen parts.
  4. Exactly 1,805 parts.

Answer: More than 6,000 parts.

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What did Anders learn about the old mechanical toys?

Choices

  1. They were very expensive and hard to make.
  2. They were only for entertaining people in the 1700s.
  3. They were the beginning of modern technology like robots and computers. ✓
  4. They were fun to play with but didn't have much meaning.

Answer: They were the beginning of modern technology like robots and computers.

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