Mary Anderson's Great Invention

What was one problem with the first cars?

• They were noisy

• They were electric

• They had automatic wipers

• They were very fast

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What did drivers use to clean their windshields when it rained?

• An onion

• A cloth

• A newspaper

• A sponge

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What did the oil from the onion do?

• It cleaned the engine

• It kept off rain and sleet

• It helped the tires grip

• It made the car go faster

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Who solved the problem of windshield cleaning?

• Mary Anderson

• Albert Einstein

• Thomas Edison

• Henry Ford

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What was the best solution for cleaning windshields at that time?

• Using water

• Using an onion

• Using a brush

• Using a towel

What does the text suggest about the first cars?

• They had many features

• They were very safe

• They were very quiet

• They were not as fast

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What is the essential question of the text?

• Who invented the first car?

• What is the history of cars?

• How can problem solving lead to new ideas?

• How can cars be made faster?

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What does 'repel' mean in the context of the text?

• To attract

• To clean

• To keep off

• To break

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What was a substitute for windshield wipers in the past?

• A plastic cover

• An onion

• A water spray

• A rubber blade

What genre does this text belong to?

• History

• Biography

• Fiction

• Science

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