Inventor's Secret
What are the names of the characters in The Inventor's Secret?
Henry and Thomas
What was the crop that William's family grew?
Maize/corn
True or false: it is impossible for people in wheelchairs to play sports.
False
Who is the main character?
Mia
True or False: Ms. Newcomb has a dog.
True
What is a phonograph?
What did William build?
A windmill
She forgot to clip her harness to her hang glider, fell, and broke her back.
Where is the main character from?
China
What month is Ms. Newcomb's birthday?
September
What was the inventor's secret?
"Keep at it!"
Why did the crops dry out?
There was a drought/no rain for many months
What was the name of the wheelchair Marilyn invented?
Quickie wheelchairs
What is Ms. Newcomb's favorite soda?
Dr. Pepper
The electric pen, a phonograph, the lightbulb
What does irrigate mean?
To water crops through a system of pipes, sprinklers, or streams
What special feature makes sport wheelchairs better for athletes than traditional wheelchairs?
Lighter, lower center of mass, angled wheels
How many kids does Mrs. Toyias have?
2
What genre is The Inventor's Secret?
Narrative non-fiction
What grade does William stop going to school?
8th grade
What did Dr. Ludwig Guttmann do?
Exercised patients arms, held the first annual wheelchair competition in his hospital
How many years has Ms. Toyias taught at Brophy?
10 years