Peter Lu invented a time machine that can go backward and forward in time. True or False?
False. The time machine can only go forward in time.
100
What is the soup fan used for?
It is used to cool hot soup
100
The boy feels ________ at the dance, because he doesn't have a partner to dance with. He's always uncomfortable and nervous in social gathering.
awkward
100
Who helped Hippomenes in the Atalanta's race?
Aphrodite, the goddess of love
200
Fill in the blank
Studying animals like whales or sharks isn't easy. It is a problem ________ have tried to work out for years. Each team member has to spell this word letter by letter.
scientists
200
Earmuffs were invented by Charles Dickinson. True or False? If false, who invented earmuffs?
False, earmuffs were invented by a kid named Chester Greenwood.
200
How did Jose approach Estela and become her friend?
He challenged her through a racquetball game.
200
Something that makes no sense. Give the word
nonsense
300
What inspired Greg Marshall to invent crittercam?
When he saw the remora fish attached to the belly of a shark, it inspired him to create a device that can be attached to the shark, so scientists can see what the animals see.
300
How did Josh help David, who had both his arms amputated due to an accident, to play baseball?
David invented a glove called the prosthetic-catch and throw-device to help Josh throw and catch the ball in the game.
300
The woman _______ the speech through sign language to the deaf audience.
interprets
300
A scoreboard shows the _______ of a race, so people can see who's winning and who's losing.
outcome
400
Crittercam model was first tested on a shark. True or False?
False, crittercam was first tested on a turtle.
400
Reeba invented an automatic rabbit feeder. True or False? If false, what did she invent?
False. Reeba invented washer and dryer.
400
In Rachel the clever, what did Rachel take in the end of the story as her "dearest possession"?
the king
400
Why was the king angry at Rachel and made her leave the palace?
Because she helped a peasant to win back a goal out of justice
500
English was Angela's mother language. True or False? If False, where is she from?
False. Her family immigrated from China.
500
What are the steps of inventing to solve a problem? Name at least 2 of 4 steps
1. Identify the need
2. Brainstorm possible solutions
3. Build a prototype
4. Test and Revise
500
In "A contest of riddles", who was the servant turned out to be in the end?
He was a captive prince, stolen from his homeland
500
A woman ________ a balloon, and it's quickly up blown up high to the sky by the wind.