Rube Goldberg Quiz

What was Rube Goldberg known for?

• Being a famous chef

• Being a Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist

• Being a professional athlete

• Being a famous musician

Where was Rube Goldberg born?

• New York

• Los Angeles

• San Francisco

• Chicago

In what year did Rube Goldberg move to New York?

• 1900

• 1904

• 1907

• 1915

What was Rube Goldberg's childhood interest?

• Playing sports

• Drawing or tracing pictures

• Cooking

• Writing stories

What were the names of Rube Goldberg's sons?

• Thomas and George

• John and Michael

• David and James

• Robert and William

Why did Rube suggest his sons change their name during World War II?

• For their protection

• To honor their grandfather

• To start a new business

• To move to another country

What is Rube Goldberg best known for?

• His hand-drawn inventions

• His musical compositions

• His scientific discoveries

• His novels

Where can you find Rube Goldberg listed as an adjective?

• In the dictionary

• In a science textbook

• In a history book

• In a novel

What does Rube Goldberg's work represent?

• The best in American innovation, humor, and creative thinking

• The decline of traditional art

• The rise of digital technology

• The history of ancient civilizations

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What is Rube Goldberg considered to be?

• An inspiring model for us all

• A controversial figure

• A forgotten artist

• A political leader