The Invention of the Rain Gauge — Questions and answers
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What book did Alexei find to help answer Meera's question?
Choices
- Rainy Day Stories
- The History of Gadgets
- Invention Encyclopedia ✓
- Clockwork City Manual
Answer: Invention Encyclopedia
From page 2
Where did Alexei and Meera land after opening the Invention Encyclopedia?
Choices
- In the middle of the ocean.
- In a futuristic city.
- In 17th century Korea. ✓
- In their own backyard.
Answer: In 17th century Korea.
From page 4
What was Jang Yeong-sil's new invention that he was so proud of?
Choices
- A magical translator.
- An improved rain gauge. ✓
- A new type of crop.
- A giant water bucket.
Answer: An improved rain gauge.
From page 6
What made Jang Yeong-sil's rain gauge better than earlier ones?
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- It was made of a special metal.
- It could predict the future.
- All regions used the same standardized gauge. ✓
- It was bigger and heavier.
Answer: All regions used the same standardized gauge.
From page 7
What famous quote did Meera think of when she saw how simple and effective the rain gauge was?
Choices
- "Every drop counts."
- "Knowledge is power."
- "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." ✓
- "The more, the merrier."
Answer: "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."
From page 8
How did Alexei and Meera leave Jang Yeong-sil's time?
Choices
- They walked away when the rain stopped.
- They were enveloped by swirling light and vanished. ✓
- Jang Yeong-sil gave them a ride in his contraption.
- They magically appeared back in their room.
Answer: They were enveloped by swirling light and vanished.
From page 9
What did Alexei realize was important about measuring rain for his own city?
Choices
- It helps them grow more food.
- It keeps the clockwork city running and full of music. ✓
- It makes the rain stop faster.
- It helps predict where new music shops should go.
Answer: It keeps the clockwork city running and full of music.
From page 10