Time Capsule Quiz

Who chose the items on display for the time capsule created by the New York Historical Society in 2014?

• A) A group of historians

• B) A group of teenagers

• C) A group of artists

• D) A group of teachers

What is the purpose of creating a time capsule according to the text?

• A) To store food and drink for future generations

• B) To preserve items for a future version of yourself or others

• C) To bury personal belongings underground

• D) To collect valuable items for financial gain

What should be considered when deciding what to include in a time capsule?

• A) The capsule's durability and size

• B) The personal value of the items

• C) The audience for whom the capsule is intended

• D) The color and design of the items

What type of items are suggested to be a good choice for a time capsule intended for people in the far future?

• A) Food and drink items

• B) Personal objects of importance to your family

• C) A newspaper or headlines from the day

• D) Electronic devices and chargers

Why is it important to make a list of everything in the capsule?

• A) To ensure the capsule is not too heavy

• B) To help future openers know that everything is in place

• C) To keep track of financial expenses

• D) To make the capsule look organized

What is a key consideration for the container of a time capsule?

• A) It should be transparent

• B) It should be fashionable

• C) It should be resistant to wear and tear

• D) It should be made of glass

What is a recommended container for a short-term time capsule that is supposed to last 5 to 10 years?

• A) A capsule made of cardboard or paper

• B) A simple, everyday container like a coffee canister

• C) A commercial or home-built aluminum, stainless steel or PVC plastic container

• D) A painted rock

Where should you mark the dates when creating a time capsule?

• A) On the inside of the capsule only

• B) On the outside of the capsule only

• C) Both on the outside and inside of the capsule

• D) On a separate paper inside the capsule

What is one of the benefits of storing a time capsule indoors?

• A) It is more likely to be removed or opened

• B) It can be forgotten, lost, or damaged

• C) It can be buried underground

• D) It is suitable for shorter-term storage or if you don't have space to bury one outside

What should you do to help ensure the future discovery of a buried time capsule?

• A) Seal the time capsule and store it

• B) Enclose a letter inside the capsule

• C) Place a marker on the exact site of the buried capsule

• D) Let others know about the time capsule