Discovering the Microscopic World

What did the narrator see first through the microscope?

• An insect eye

• A butterfly's wing

• A toy soldier

• A blade of grass

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What does a magnifying glass do?

• Creates new objects

• Makes objects smaller

• Changes the color of objects

• Makes objects appear larger

What was Anton van Leeuwenhoek's profession before his discoveries?

• A doctor

• A textile merchant

• A teacher

• A scientist

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What inspired Anton to start building microscopes?

• A dream

• A university course

• A book he found in England

• Advice from a friend

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What did people initially think of Anton's discoveries?

• They ignored him

• They gave him an award

• They were excited

• They thought he was a magician

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What did Anton observe with his microscopes?

• Other people

• Stars and planets

• Microscopic animals in water

• Distant mountains

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What was one of the tiny living things Anton discovered?

• Plants

• Viruses

• Bacteria

• Fungi

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How did Anton share his findings with others?

• Through letters

• In a book

• By word of mouth

• On the internet

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What made Anton's microscopes unique?

• They were exceptionally clear

• They were colorful

• They had multiple lenses

• They were very large

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Why is Anton van Leeuwenhoek considered a hero to the narrator?

• He traveled the world

• He discovered bacteria

• He was a great teacher

• He was a famous artist

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