Vocab
To show approval by clapping hands, shouting, etc.
applauds
What is the genre of the Fabulous Perpetual Motion Machine?
Drama
special
good
proper
unusual
ordinary
unusual
What is the setting of the story?
A basement, or rec room
Why are some of the words in parenthesis?
They are the stage directions for the actors.
Looking here and there
browsing
How long was the machine running before the newspaper reporter stopped by the house?
About 3 hours
shiny
sparkling
dull
blinding
clean
sparkling
Why did the twins Carlos and Lily want to create the Perpetual Motion Machine?
They wanted to win first prize at the science fair
Are the stage directions spoken when reading a play from the book?
No
wonderful; exciting
fabulous
Why is the invention called a perpetual motion machine?
Because it will keep younger forever
beautiful
cloudy
gorgeous
adequate
awful
gorgeous
Where the idea of the Perpetual Motion Machine come from?
What does a play start with?
A list of characters
looking over carefully; examining
inspecting
Who said perpetual motion is impossible?
Domingo
dim
brilliant
murky
dull
faint
dull
Where was the machine getting its power?
It was borrowing from power sources around it (watches and the oven).
How is the play divided?
The play is divided into scenes
a special assignment planned and carried out by a student or group of students
project
What are the two odd things that happen once the machine is turned on?
Watch's stop and the oven no longer works
delicious
tasteless
sweet
tasty
rich
tasty
What is the first law of thermodynamics? Hint: think about what the machine is supposed to do, and what happens instead.
Energy cannot be created or destroyed
How many scenes are in the play?
2