The Invention of the Submarine — Questions and answers

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What was Elise doing right before Daria asked her to pass the phone?

Choices

  1. Playing with her phone.
  2. Reading a book about deep-sea exploration. ✓
  3. Cooking in the kitchen.
  4. Racing to her room.

Answer: Reading a book about deep-sea exploration.

From page 1

What century did Elise and Daria find themselves in after the room shimmered?

Choices

  1. The 21st century.
  2. The 18th century.
  3. The 17th century. ✓
  4. The 16th century.

Answer: The 17th century.

From page 2

What did Elise identify Cornelius Drebbel as being one of the first people to build?

Choices

  1. A magical encyclopedia.
  2. A navigable submarine. ✓
  3. A phone.
  4. A sailing ship.

Answer: A navigable submarine.

From page 3

What was perched on Cornelius Drebbel's nose?

Choices

  1. A small bird.
  2. A pair of spectacles. ✓
  3. A piece of bread.
  4. A flower.

Answer: A pair of spectacles.

From page 4

Why did Cornelius Drebbel invent the submarine?

Choices

  1. To make a lot of money.
  2. To help the Dutch navy surprise their enemies. ✓
  3. To take people on fun underwater rides.
  4. To send messages across long distances.

Answer: To help the Dutch navy surprise their enemies.

From page 5

How did Drebbel explain they would make the submarine rise to the surface?

Choices

  1. By using a giant balloon.
  2. By squeezing the water out of the leather bags using levers. ✓
  3. By adding more water to the bags.
  4. By shouting loudly.

Answer: By squeezing the water out of the leather bags using levers.

From page 6

Who supported Drebbel and even took a ride in his submarine?

Choices

  1. The Dutch navy.
  2. Leonardo da Vinci.
  3. King James of England. ✓
  4. Elise's magical encyclopedia.

Answer: King James of England.

From page 7

How did Elise remember Drebbel's submarine could navigate underwater?

Choices

  1. By following the fish.
  2. By watching the stars.
  3. By using a compass. ✓
  4. By listening for sounds.

Answer: By using a compass.

From page 8

How did Elise feel when she saw the harbor lights fade as the submarine submerged?

Choices

  1. Scared and worried.
  2. Excited and happy.
  3. Relieved and successful. ✓
  4. Bored and sleepy.

Answer: Relieved and successful.

From page 9

What does Elise suggest they read about next after learning about submarines?

Choices

  1. Phones.
  2. Deep-sea exploration.
  3. Airplanes. ✓
  4. Magical encyclopedias.

Answer: Airplanes.

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