How do Thomas and Henry approach inventing in the same way?

• They are racing to invent something first

• The both keep working on their inventions even when they have setbacks

• They both worked together to invent the electric pen

• They both used ideas from their childhood to become famous

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Which is not an advantage of Henry's Quadricycle?

• It actually works!

• It goes 20 miles per hour!

• It was expensive to make!

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Why do many people think Henry's invention is a joke?

• Henry was a trouble maker as a child so know one took him seriously

• Everyone was more impressed by Thomas's electric pen

• Everyone thought Henry was to young to be making inventions

• They are used to horses and buggies and probably haven't seen many cars before

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What does Henry's long trip to New York reveal about him?

• He is very determined to meet Thomas and share his idea

• He is very determined to try to steal Thomas' secret

• He was obsessed with Thomas Edison

• He liked to run away from his problems and failures

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Select the best summary of what happens at the dinner.

• Henry flies to New York, gets invited to the dinner, shares his plans with Thomas and finally learns the secret

• Thomas bangs his fist on the table and tells Henry that he does not have time to hear his ideas

• Henry is determined to get to New York and finds the courage to discuss his plans with Thomas to learn he has known the secret all along

• Henry bangs his fist on the table because he is tired on waiting on Thomas and gets kicked out of the party

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What is an important theme?

• Thomas and Henry ate very similar and are key inventors in American history.

• When you face a difficult challenge, keep trying and never give up

• If you get into trouble as a child you will most likely become a great inventor one day

• Always stay 2 steps ahead of your enemy

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What does Thomas mean when he says "Keep at it"

• Leave me alone

• You will never beat me

• Don't give up

• Henry says this, not Thomas

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What does the theme help you understand about inventors?

• Most inventors were trouble makers as children

• To be a successful inventors you must keep working even when their are setbacks

• The faster you invent something, the faster you will become rich and famous

• It is important to have a mentor and a role model

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What was Thomas's secret?

• Keep at it

• Invent only at night.

• Buy ideas from other people.

• Always have many friends.

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Which would you be more likely to say chugged along?

• a car

• an airplane

• a bicyle

• a train