Marshmallow Challenge Quiz

What materials are used in the Marshmallow Challenge?

• Dry spaghetti, tape, string, and a marshmallow

• Dry spaghetti, glue, string, and a marshmallow

• Dry spaghetti, tape, string, and a balloon

• Dry spaghetti, glue, string, and a balloon

Who promoted the Marshmallow Challenge?

• Tom Wujec

• Tom Hanks

• Tom Cruise

• Tom Brady

Which group performed the best in the Marshmallow Challenge?

• Architects and engineers

• CEOs

• Lawyers

• Kindergarteners

What was the average height of the structures constructed in Wujec’s study?

• 10 inches

• 15 inches

• 20 inches

• 25 inches

Why did the kindergarten group perform well in the Marshmallow Challenge?

• They had more experience

• They used innovative ideas and adjusted quickly

• They had better materials

• They had more time

What does the Marshmallow Challenge teach us about solving problems?

• Age and experience are the only routes to success

• We must roll up our sleeves and get down to work right away

• We should avoid experimenting with new ideas

• Planning is more important than action

What is one reason kids perform better in the Marshmallow Challenge?

• They have more experience

• They rely on trial and error

• They have better materials

• They spend more time planning

What is the main focus of the Marshmallow Challenge?

• Building the tallest structure

• Building the most stable structure

• Building the most creative structure

• Building the most colorful structure