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She is ________ the play at school.
directing
____________ is the study of building things like bridges and cars.
Engineering
The sun was ________ on the water.
gleaming
She loves _________ with old radios to fix them.
tinkering
He was _________ with his toy car to make it go faster.
tinkering
__________ helps us talk to friends on the phone.
Technology
She ________ in her seat because she was nervous.
squirmed
We _________ the area to find the best spot for camping.
scouted
Her shoes were ____________ after she cleaned them.
gleaming
My dad works in ________ and designs new machines.
engineering
He was busy ________ the team during the game.
directing
I have lived in this house for a _________.
decade
The work that uses scientific knowledge for practical things
engineering
Shining; reflecting bright light
gleaming
Searched for in order to bring back information
scouted
A time period of ten years
decade
The use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
technology
Attempting to fix something in an aimless way
tinkering
Giving orders or instructions
directing
Twisted and turned one’s body
squirmed
What was Mrs. Kane doing when calls came into town?
Directing incoming calls to the correct lines
Why did some people worry about the telephone?
They feared it would stop people visiting and writing letters
What phrase did the Ericksens use for a missed communication?
Another sick goat
Whom did Dr. Ericksen say Jake needed?
Dr. Kerrigan, the vet
Why was Jake Turner confused to see Dr. Ericksen?
He expected a veterinarian (Dr. Kerrigan), not the doctor
Who actually needed help at the farm?
A baby goat
What did Dr. Ericksen ride to the farm?
A horse and buggy
Where did the call send Dr. Ericksen?
The Turner farm
What suddenly made both Ericksens jump?
The telephone jangled loudly
How is the Ericksens' telephone described?
A gleaming wooden box with a heavy black receiver and shiny brass bells
What did Meg look for on her walk home?
Tall wooden poles with wires for the telephone lines
How did Meg feel at school that day?
She squirmed, wishing the day was over
What date did Meg write on her slate at school?
October 9, 1905
Where were the first telephones in Centerburg installed?
Mr. Kane's general store, the hotel, and the newspaper office
Who became the town's first switchboard operator?
Mrs. Kane
What did Dr. Ericksen predict about telephones before the decade was over?
There could be about a hundred in town
Who is Meg's father and what is his job?
Dr. Ericksen, a doctor
Where does the story take place?
Centerburg, Ohio
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