Main Idea
Which would be another appropriate title for the book?
A) Ferris Wheels of the World
B) The History of the Ferris Wheel
C) The Chicago World's Fair
B) The History of the Ferris Wheel
What is similar about the Eiffel Tower and the Ferris Wheel?
A) They both move and rotate.
B) They were both made in 1889.
C) They were both made of steel.
C) They were both made of steel.
What would be the best replacement for the word "unique" in the sentence:
They wanted something unique, or one of a kind, that would amaze everyone.
A) special
B) new
C) fun
A) special
How much did it cost to ride the Ferris Wheel?
A) 1 Dollar
B) 50 cents
C) It was free!
B) 50 cents
What causes the Ferris wheel to stop moving?
A) Friction from the brake.
B) The force from the steam engines.
C) The Centripetal force of the wheel.
A) Friction from the brake.
The title of Chapter 1 is "A Giant Idea." What is the main idea of this chapter?
A) George Ferris had the idea for a wheel ride for the Chicago world's fair.
B) The Eiffel Tower was built for the world's fair in 1889.
C) George Ferris was a talented engineer.
A) George Ferris had the idea for a wheel ride for the Chicago world's fair.
How is George's wheel like a bicycle wheel?
A) It has a rubber edge like the tire of a bicycle wheel.
B) It would turn around an axle.
C) It would consist of two giant wheels.
B) It would turn around an axle.
A) George had many jobs.
B) George was very skilled.
C) George has built wheels before.
B) George was very skilled.
How many people could fit into one passenger car on the Ferris Wheel?
A) 20
B) 45
C) 60
C) 60
What was the original effect of people fearing Ferris's idea for the giant wheel?
A) They called the police and had Ferris arrested.
B) They burned down his wheel.
C) They turned down his idea.
C) They turned down his idea.
What is the main idea of the last page (page 14)?
A) George Ferris died.
B) George Ferris's wheel was very successful.
C) George Ferris knew how to build Ferris wheels.
B) George Ferris's wheel was very successful.
Look at page 10. What is the difference between "force" and "friction"?
A) Force makes something move; friction stops movement.
B) Force stops movement; friction makes something move.
C) Force lifts and object; friction drops an object.
A) Force makes something move; friction stops movement.
According to the book, what is "centripetal force?"
A) A gravitational pull that draws an object toward the center of the circle.
B) Friction that stops an entire wheel from flying into the air.
C) A circular path that a wheel follows to go round and round.
A) A gravitational pull that draws an object toward the center of the circle.
Where is the world's tallest Ferris wheel today?
A) Chicago
B) Singapore
C) France
B) Singapore
How has Ferris's wheel effected our world today?
A) We can now make bicycles using his principles.
B) Lots of Ferris Wheels are used in fun parks now.
C) The world's fair happens in Chicago every year now.
B) Lots of Ferris Wheels are used in fun parks now.