WONDER #1234: What Is a Rube Goldberg Machine?

Question 1 of 3

Although he was an artist at heart, Rube Goldberg earned a degree in which field that eventually helped him create the elaborate cartoon inventions he’s famous for?

1. mining engineering
2. psychology
3. culinary arts
4. sociology

Question 2 of 3

A Rube Goldberg machine is machine designed to carry out a simple task in what way?

1. simple
2. easy
3. straightforward
4. complicated

Question 3 of 3

The first annual Rube Goldberg Machine Contest began at which university?

1. Indiana University
2. University of California, Berkeley
3. Purdue University
4. Ball State University

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