The Call of Coney Island
How did Tilyou’s visit to the World’s Columbian Exposition affect the property at Coney Island?
Tilyou was motivated to build a park with amusement rides.
Why was George Ferris’s wheel considered an “engineering marvel” (paragraph 4)?
It gave people the opportunity to see the capabilities of new technology.
In paragraph 1, what does the phrase “lurches along its tracks—then takes a heart-stopping plunge” suggest about the Cyclone roller coaster?
It provides a thrilling experience for riders.