Hilary Putnam — Questions and answers
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What did Idris ask Ishani about the tree root?
Choices
- "Does a tree root always know it's a root?" ✓
- "Is this the oldest tree in the courtyard?"
- "Can a tree root grow flowers?"
- "Why are tree roots so gnarled?"
Answer: "Does a tree root always know it's a root?"
From page 1
What special tool did Ishani say they needed to truly know if the Glimmerstone was special?
Choices
- A small hammer
- A geology field guide with a magnifying glass ✓
- A flashlight
- A bucket of water
Answer: A geology field guide with a magnifying glass
From page 2
Why was it hard for Idris to tell if the smooth, grey rock he found was Glimmerstone?
Choices
- It was too dark in the creek bed.
- He didn't have the magnifying glass and the guide. ✓
- The rock was too big to lift.
- Ishani didn't want him to know.
Answer: He didn't have the magnifying glass and the guide.
From page 4
According to Marcel Proust, what does the 'real voyage of discovery' consist of?
Choices
- Seeking new landscapes.
- Traveling to far-off lands.
- Having new eyes (understanding deeply). ✓
- Finding hidden treasure.
Answer: Having new eyes (understanding deeply).
From page 6
What special detail did Idris find in the field guide about Glimmerstone?
Choices
- It changes color in the sun.
- It has a rough texture all over.
- It has tiny, diamond-shaped flecks only on one side. ✓
- It smells like flowers when wet.
Answer: It has tiny, diamond-shaped flecks only on one side.
From page 7
What did Idris and Ishani agree gives real meaning to words like 'tree' or 'friend'?
Choices
- Only what we imagine in our heads.
- The actual trees and friends out in the world. ✓
- How loud we say the words.
- The color of the words on a page.
Answer: The actual trees and friends out in the world.
From page 9