The Invention of the Printing Press — Questions and answers

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Who did Theo say invented the printing press?

Choices

  1. Theo himself.
  2. Johannes Gutenberg. ✓
  3. Elodie's mom.
  4. A man named Nils.

Answer: Johannes Gutenberg.

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What idea did Gutenberg have to make printing faster?

Choices

  1. To write all the books himself.
  2. To carve bigger wooden blocks.
  3. To create reusable, movable type. ✓
  4. To ask more people to help copy by hand.

Answer: To create reusable, movable type.

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What did Gutenberg do right after placing a sheet of paper onto the press?

Choices

  1. He went home to sleep.
  2. He pulled the lever. ✓
  3. He started carving new letters.
  4. He asked Elodie for help.

Answer: He pulled the lever.

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How many books were estimated to be printed by 1500 because of the printing press?

Choices

  1. 1460 volumes.
  2. 20 million volumes. ✓
  3. A few hundred volumes.
  4. Only one Bible.

Answer: 20 million volumes.

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What did Elodie tell her mom about the printing press?

Choices

  1. It was boring and made her tired.
  2. It changed everything and helps everyone share ideas and learn. ✓
  3. It was a secret she couldn't tell anyone.
  4. It made her want to go back to the workshop.

Answer: It changed everything and helps everyone share ideas and learn.

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