Finding Dorothy
What is the name of the device that was shaped like a lantern?
Kinetoscope
What city was Mr. George W. Ferris the mayor of?
Chicago
Which detail from paragraph 11 of the excerpt from Finding Dorothy and from paragraph 7 of the excerpt from Big Wheels Keep On Turnin' supports the key idea that people are fascinated by new inventions?
A. The information about the price people paid to ride the Ferris wheel and the amount of money Ferris made.
B. The facts about how the steel spindles and frame were visible from a long distance away.
A. The information about the price people paid to ride the Ferris wheel and the amount of money Ferris made.
What did Maud and Frank see when they looked into the box?
Tiny men - blacksmiths - hammering on an anvil.
What year did the first Ferris wheel get town down and sold for scrap?
1906
How does the author of Finding Dorothy use dialogue DIFFERENTLY than the author of Big Wheels Keep On Turnin' uses quotations?
A. The dialogue in the excerpt from Finding Dorothy conveys more factual information about new inventions than the quotations in the excerpt from Big Wheels Keep On Turnin'.
B. The dialogue in the excerpt from Finding Dorothy creates more well-developed characters than the people quoted in the excerpt from Big Wheels Keep On Turnin'.
B. The dialogue in the excerpt from Finding Dorothy creates more well-developed characters than the people quoted in the excerpt from Big Wheels Keep On Turnin'.
In paragraph 11, what does the word spindly mean?
A. Hollow and Light
B. Arched and Twisted
C. Long and Thin
D. Straight and Overlapping
C. Long and Thin
How does the chronological organizational pattern of paragraphs 6 through 9 contribute to the development of the thesis of the story?
A. It explains how the Ferris wheel was built.
B. It shows how George Ferris rose to fame over time.
C. It reveals how the World's Columbian Exposition was developed.
D. It illustrates the rise and fall of the Ferris wheel's popularity.
Which statement expresses a theme found in BOTH the excerpt from Finding Dorothy and the excerpt from Big Wheels Keep on Turnin'?
A. People respond to new discoveries in different ways.
B. Overcoming fear is a challenge many people face.
A. People respond to new discoveries in different ways.
In paragraph 5, how does the author's use of the oxymoron "tiny men" contribute to the reader's understanding of the Kinetoscope?
A. It explains the science that went into constructing the Kinetoscope.
B. It demonstrates the simple photography used in the Kinetoscope.
C. It emphasizes the unusual shape of the Kinetoscope.
D. It highlights the unique visual effect of the Kinetoscope.
D. It highlights the unique visual effect of the Kinetoscope.
What is the most likely reason the author includes the quoted text in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the excerpt from "Big Wheels Keep On Turnin'"?
A. To demonstrate the science of how the Ferris wheel worked.
B. To describe a common reaction to riding the first Ferris wheel.
C. To question why the public paid money to ride the Ferris wheel.
D. To cast doubt on the safety features built into the Ferris wheel.
B. To describe a common reaction to riding the first Ferris wheel.
How is the character Maud in the excerpt Finding Dorothy DIFFERENT from the North Dakota farm boy mentioned in the excerpt from Big Wheels Keep On Turnin'?
A. Maud is more impressed by new technology, while the farm boy prefers what is familiar.
B. Maud is more cautious about spending money, while the farm boy is willing to spend freely on a new experience.
B. Maud is more cautious about spending money, while the farm boy is willing to spend freely on a new experience.