Engineering a Raft: A Quiz from the Fort

What problem are the characters trying to solve?

• Finding a lost toy boat

• Going on a hike

• Building a house

• Planning a party

What did the characters decide to build for Juniper?

• A raft

• A kite

• A car

• A bicycle

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Which material did not float at all?

• Corks

• Cardboard

• Modeling clay

• Craft sticks

What is essential for the raft according to the discussion?

• It must be expensive

• It must be colorful

• It must float and be safe

• It must have wheels

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Why did Squeaks think the stone might not work for the raft?

• It was too heavy

• It always sinks in water

• It was not flat enough

• It was too small

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What did Juniper's raft design include to prevent falling out?

• A motor

• A paddle

• A cover

• Sides

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What feature did Sam's raft design include to help it float?

• A heavy anchor

• Wheels

• A large sail

• Corks on the bottom

What did Dino's design for Juniper involve?

• A wooden ship

• A paper airplane

• A rubber boat

• A metal canoe

What will the characters do to decide which raft design is best?

• Draw lots

• Ask a teacher

• Build and test each design

• Vote on the best design

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Which materials floated for a while but eventually sank?

• Modeling clay and stone

• Sponge and paper

• Aluminum foil and corks

• Craft sticks and cardboard

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