What does the author say is important when solving problems together?

People should work together because they have unique perspectives.

What is one advantage Alexis had growing up that helped her as an inventor?

She had access to videos on various subjects.

What does Alexis believe about inventors?

Anyone who tries to solve a problem can be an inventor.

What kind of trial did Alexis conduct to test her invention?

She fired a pneumatic cannon to test its accuracy.

What does Alexis Lewis believe about kids and inventing?

Kids can solve major world problems through their inventions.

How did Alexis learn about Hurricane Katrina when she was young?

Through books and family discussions.

What did Alexis learn from her own inventions?

Some of her inventions are simple and can be made by others.

What does Alexis Lewis do when she gets “buried in a piece of physics”?

She becomes obsessed with learning about it.

What is one key feature of Alexis’s "Inventing 101" class?

It highlights simple designs that anyone can make.

Why does the author emphasize the importance of unique perspectives in solving problems?

Because people see and experience the world differently

What is the purpose of the Emergency Mask Pod (EMP)?

To help people breathe and see during an emergency.

Which of the following is an example of a problem Alexis Lewis wants to solve?

People dying unnecessarily when they could be saved

Why does the author think more people should invent?

Because everyone has a unique perspective on the world

What did Alexis mean by "kids have the ability to do that"?

Kids can view problems differently and find solutions.

Why does Alexis want to teach "Inventing 101" to middle school students?

To show them that they are capable of inventing.

How does Alexis Lewis describe the emergency mask pod she invented?

A football-shaped canister for first responders

What are the two main motivations for Alexis Lewis to invent?

Humanitarian issues and learning about physics

What is one example of a humanitarian issue that motivates Alexis Lewis’s inventions?

Helping people who are dying unnecessarily

What is the purpose of Alexis Lewis's wheeled travois invention?

A device to transport children for refugees

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1
What does the author say is important when solving problems together?
Problems should be solved only by experts.
People should only focus on their own perspective.
All people should think the same way.
People should work together because they have unique perspectives.
2
What is one advantage Alexis had growing up that helped her as an inventor?
She had a lot of homework.
She went to a public school.
She was taught by professional inventors.
She had access to videos on various subjects.
3
What does Alexis believe about inventors?
Inventing is only for people who work in labs.
Anyone who tries to solve a problem can be an inventor.
Only adults can be inventors.
Only famous inventors like Edison and Bell are real inventors.
4
What kind of trial did Alexis conduct to test her invention?
She showed it to her family and friends.
She tested it in a laboratory setting.
She asked scientists for advice.
She fired a pneumatic cannon to test its accuracy.
5
What does Alexis Lewis believe about kids and inventing?
Only adults can invent useful things.
Kids can solve major world problems through their inventions.
Kids should focus on other activities instead of inventing.
Kids should only invent for fun.
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How did Alexis learn about Hurricane Katrina when she was young?
From watching documentaries.
Through books and family discussions.
Through the news on television.
From a school field trip.
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What did Alexis learn from her own inventions?
Inventing requires large teams of people.
She prefers to invent expensive technologies.
Most of her ideas are too complicated.
Some of her inventions are simple and can be made by others.
8
What invention did George Nissen create at the age of 16?
Trampoline
Swim flippers
Popsicle
Emergency mask pod
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What does Alexis Lewis do when she gets “buried in a piece of physics”?
She becomes obsessed with learning about it.
She gives up and moves on.
She ignores it.
She plays with toys.
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What is one key feature of Alexis’s "Inventing 101" class?
It focuses only on making expensive inventions.
It highlights simple designs that anyone can make.
It requires students to invent with special materials.
It only teaches about famous inventors.
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Why does the author emphasize the importance of unique perspectives in solving problems?
Because only experts have good ideas
Because problems can be solved faster when people agree
Because people see and experience the world differently
Because everyone thinks the same way
12
What is the purpose of the Emergency Mask Pod (EMP)?
To protect people from high levels of radiation.
To serve as a weapon in dangerous situations.
To track people in dangerous areas.
To help people breathe and see during an emergency.
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How does Alexis view the process of inventing?
As something reserved for great inventors like Edison.
As a complex and mysterious process.
As something that requires only theoretical knowledge.
As a trial-and-error process.
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Which of the following is an example of a problem Alexis Lewis wants to solve?
People not watching enough television
People not having enough fun activities
People not having enough toys to play with
People dying unnecessarily when they could be saved
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Why does the author think more people should invent?
To improve their physical skills
Because everyone has a unique perspective on the world
To become famous
To make a lot of money
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What did Alexis mean by "kids have the ability to do that"?
Kids can view problems differently and find solutions.
Kids can make inventions that adults cannot.
Kids only solve easy problems.
Kids can’t solve problems.
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Why does Alexis want to teach "Inventing 101" to middle school students?
To show them how expensive inventions can be.
To teach them how to build complex inventions.
To show them that they are capable of inventing.
To teach them how to become professional scientists.
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At what age did Kiowa Kavovit pitch her invention on "Shark Tank"?
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How does Alexis Lewis describe the emergency mask pod she invented?
A small toy for kids
A device to play music
A football-shaped canister for first responders
A protective suit for astronauts
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What are the two main motivations for Alexis Lewis to invent?
Speed and efficiency
Competition and fame
Humanitarian issues and learning about physics
Entertainment and money
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What is one example of a humanitarian issue that motivates Alexis Lewis’s inventions?
Creating fun toys for kids
Developing new sports
Helping people get more sleep
Helping people who are dying unnecessarily
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What is one of Alexis Lewis's goals for middle schools?
More math courses
Better sports programs
“Inventing 101” courses
Longer school days
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What is the purpose of Alexis Lewis's wheeled travois invention?
A device to transport children for refugees
A machine for swimming
A toy for kids to play with
A tool to help firefighters

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