Wheelchair — Questions and answers
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What was Herbert Everest's main goal for the new chair he wanted to design?
Choices
- A. To make it the heaviest chair ever.
- B. To make it light enough to lift, sturdy, and able to fold for transport. ✓
- C. To make it unable to move at all.
- D. To make it require constant help from others.
Answer: B. To make it light enough to lift, sturdy, and able to fold for transport.
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What was the most important new idea from Everest and Jennings for their wheelchair?
Choices
- A. Making the seat out of very soft cushions.
- B. Adding many bright lights to the chair.
- C. Creating the X-brace folding frame. ✓
- D. Using only solid gold for the wheels.
Answer: C. Creating the X-brace folding frame.
From page 5
How does the X-brace mechanism help the wheelchair fold and become smaller?
Choices
- A. It uses a secret button that makes the chair disappear.
- B. The bars pivot at their center, allowing them to collapse inwards and bring the wheels closer. ✓
- C. It adds more weight, which makes it easier to store.
- D. It makes the chair wider instead of narrower.
Answer: B. The bars pivot at their center, allowing them to collapse inwards and bring the wheels closer.
From page 6
What was a major improvement that helped users move themselves in the Everest & Jennings wheelchair?
Choices
- A. A new type of paint that made it faster.
- B. Larger rear wheels with hand rims for self-propulsion. ✓
- C. A very loud horn for getting attention.
- D. Fancy decorations on the side.
Answer: B. Larger rear wheels with hand rims for self-propulsion.
From page 7
Why did the X-brace folding wheelchair become very popular after World War II?
Choices
- A. Everyone suddenly wanted a new toy.
- B. Many veterans needed help with mobility due to injuries. ✓
- C. It was the only chair available at the time.
- D. It was a very fashionable item.
Answer: B. Many veterans needed help with mobility due to injuries.
From page 8
What does Dr. Albrecht Ludwig say the wheelchair's journey reminds us about innovation?
Choices
- A. Innovation is about making things very difficult to understand.
- B. Innovation is about only making things for rich people.
- C. Innovation is about empathy and a deeper understanding of human needs. ✓
- D. Innovation is about making things incredibly complex.
Answer: C. Innovation is about empathy and a deeper understanding of human needs.
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