Understanding the Phonograph and Poetry

What was the significance of the first words spoken in the original phonograph?

• They were a test of the phonograph's recording ability.

• They were a famous speech by a president.

• They were a poem written by the speaker.

• They were a random selection of words.

What does the speaker suggest about the phonograph's capabilities?

• It is used for scientific experiments only.

• It is limited to recording speeches.

• It can only record music.

• It can produce practical poetry.

What is the main theme of the nursery rhyme recited by the speaker?

• A lamb following its owner everywhere.

• A farmer's daily routine.

• A child's adventure in the woods.

• A story about a lost lamb.

What color is the fleece of the lamb in the nursery rhyme?

• Black

• Brown

• White

• Gray

Where does the lamb go in the nursery rhyme?

• To the school

• To the market

• To the farm

• Everywhere Mary goes