The Man Who Invented the Roller Skates

What was John Joseph Merlin wearing at Teresa Corneily's masquerade that caused a great sensation?

• A traditional opera costume

• Ice skates fitted with metal wheels

• A mechanical chariot

• A specially designed violin

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Why did John Joseph Merlin crash during his entrance at the masquerade?

• He was distracted by the audience

• The violin strings broke

• He hadn't invented brakes for his skates

• The floor was too slippery

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Which of the following is NOT one of John Joseph Merlin's inventions?

• A combination harpsichord-piano

• A mechanical chariot

• A self-winding clock

• A steam-powered boat

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What did the "way-wise" invented by Merlin do?

• Played music automatically

• Showed the distance traveled on a dial

• Controlled the temperature in a room

• Translated languages

What was the purpose of the Morpheus chair designed by Merlin?

• To entertain guests with mechanical movements

• To assist those suffering from gout by allowing them to recline

• To enable faster movement for the disabled

• To play music mechanically

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What unique feature did Merlin's rolling chair have?

• It could fly

• It had a smaller wheel attached to the outside of each big wheel

• It was self-propelling without any need for an attendant

• It included a musical instrument

Which of the following was NOT one of Merlin's creations?

• A chair that could rock to provide health benefits

• A gambling machine that could play Odds and Evens

• A self-pouring tea table

• A device that could automatically write books

What was the Hygaeian Chair known for?

• Its ability to elevate like a carousel

• Its gentle rocking motion considered beneficial to the lungs

• Its complex clockwork mechanisms

• Its ability to play multiple musical instruments at once

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What could visitors experience at Merlin's Cave?

• A demonstration of the self-pouring tea table

• A ride on the Aerial Cavalcade

• A view of Merlin's personal artifacts

• A performance by Merlin himself

What fascinated Charles Babbage as a child when he visited Merlin's Cave?

• Roller skates

• Musical instruments

• The potential of automata

• Magic tricks

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