The Invention of the Tractor — Questions and answers

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What did Charles say was the main purpose of his contraption (the tractor)?

Choices

  1. To make loud noises.
  2. To make farming even harder.
  3. To ease back-breaking labor for farmers. ✓
  4. To make the fields muddy.

Answer: To ease back-breaking labor for farmers.

From page 5

How many tractors were estimated to be in use by 1910, according to Charles?

Choices

  1. One tractor.
  2. 8,000 tractors.
  3. Around 600 tractors. ✓
  4. 50 tractors.

Answer: Around 600 tractors.

From page 6

What problem did the farmer tell Mr. Hart about?

Choices

  1. The crops were not growing well.
  2. The tractor needed repairs again.
  3. The river had flooded, making it hard to get crops to market. ✓
  4. There were too many crops to harvest.

Answer: The river had flooded, making it hard to get crops to market.

From page 8

How did Ivan feel when he returned to his room and found Adam?

Choices

  1. Tired and bored.
  2. Sad and worried.
  3. Excited and bursting with information. ✓
  4. Confused and quiet.

Answer: Excited and bursting with information.

From page 9

What does Ivan want to do next after learning about tractors?

Choices

  1. Go back to the marketplace.
  2. Discover another invention. ✓
  3. Take a long nap.
  4. Read a different type of book.

Answer: Discover another invention.

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