WONDER #901: What's In Your Glove Compartment?

Question 1 of 3

Why did people need gloves in automobiles in the early days of cars?

1. To keep their hands from getting too cold.
2. To protect their hands from early steering wheels.
3. Because they’d need the gloves for social events.
4. All of the above.

Question 2 of 3

According to this Wonder, what are other names for a glove box?

1. glove compartment
2. jockey box
3. torpedo compartment
4. all of the above

Question 3 of 3

According to this Wonder, what are some modern uses for a glove compartment?

1. Storing important papers and items that are helpful in a car.
2. Stowing warm winter gloves and a winter survival kit.
3. Housing a spare tire and jack.
4. None of the above.

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