The Invention of the Mechanical Loom — Questions and answers

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Why was James Hargreaves trying to invent a new weaving machine?

Choices

  1. Because he wanted to make weaving even slower.
  2. Because weaving by hand was too fast.
  3. Because weaving by hand was slow and tiring, and people needed cloth faster. ✓
  4. Because he had nothing else to do that day.

Answer: Because weaving by hand was slow and tiring, and people needed cloth faster.

From page 5

What was the name of the first machine James Hargreaves built that could spin eight threads at once?

Choices

  1. The Weaving Wonder.
  2. The Speedy Spinner.
  3. The Spinning Jenny. ✓
  4. The Thread Maker.

Answer: The Spinning Jenny.

From page 6

What did Nils think they could do with the broken loom piece they brought back?

Choices

  1. Use it as a toy to play with.
  2. Throw it away because it was broken.
  3. Give it to Grandma Willow as a gift.
  4. Fix the weavers' looms in their cavern. ✓

Answer: Fix the weavers' looms in their cavern.

From page 9

What did Nils do with the broken loom piece as he raced down the tunnel?

Choices

  1. He hid it in his pocket.
  2. He left it on the ground.
  3. He held it high for everyone to see. ✓
  4. He gave it to Devi.

Answer: He held it high for everyone to see.

From page 10