The Invention of the Telegraph — Questions and answers

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Who was the man Amara met inside the U.S. Telegraph Office?

Choices

  1. A baker
  2. Samuel Morse ✓
  3. A newsboy
  4. Aunt Clara

Answer: Samuel Morse

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Why did Samuel Morse say he invented the telegraph?

Choices

  1. To make horses run faster
  2. To send secret messages to friends
  3. Because it was necessary for faster news travel ✓
  4. He was bored and wanted a new hobby

Answer: Because it was necessary for faster news travel

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What special code did Samuel Morse create to send messages?

Choices

  1. Secret Code
  2. Dot and Dash Code
  3. Morse Code ✓
  4. Electrical Code

Answer: Morse Code

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What urgent news did the messenger bring to Samuel Morse?

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  1. A new bakery opened
  2. A train had derailed ✓
  3. Someone lost their horse
  4. The telegraph office was closing

Answer: A train had derailed

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What did Amara learn about the telegraph when she returned to the bakery?

Choices

  1. It was only used for sending cake recipes.
  2. It helped save lives, sped up communication, and boosted the economy. ✓
  3. It was invented by her sister, Rania.
  4. It was a slow way to send messages.

Answer: It helped save lives, sped up communication, and boosted the economy.

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