Balloon Properties and Challenges

In a playful competition, friends try to fill balloons with air. They notice Elephant's balloons float away because he uses helium, a gas lighter than air. The professor explains that helium balloons rise due to their lightness compared to air. The conversation shifts to imagining floating like helium balloons and ends with a discussion about magic and learning.

What was the competition about between Snake and the other character?

• Who can fill the most balloons with water

• Who can fill the most balloons with air

• Who can pop the most balloons

• Who can tie the most balloons

What did Elephant use to fill his balloons?

• A pump

• A straw

• His lungs

• A tank

Why did the balloon filled by Elephant float away?

• It was filled with sand

• It was filled with helium

• It was filled with water

• It was filled with air

What is a key property of helium that makes balloons float?

• It is heavier than air

• It is lighter than air

• It is the same weight as air

• It is sticky

What would happen if humans were as light as helium balloons?

• They would sink to the ground

• They would stay in one place

• They would float away

• They would become invisible

What is the main theme of the conversation between Snake and the professor?

• The size of the tank

• The color of balloons

• The properties of helium

• The weight of air

What is the main problem with being as light as a helium balloon?

• You would become invisible

• You would lose your voice

• You would always be floating and unable to land

• You would become too heavy

What does Snake express interest in learning at the end?

• How to tie balloons

• How to fly

• How to perform magic

• How to fill balloons with helium

Who does Snake want to be his assistant?

• A balloon

• Oyster

• Professor

• Elephant