Erie Canal

What is the name of the mule?

• Sid

• Sal

• Sam

• Sue

How many years did they spend on the Erie Canal?

• 25 years

• 20 years

• 15 years

• 10 years

What kind of goods did they haul?

• Fruits, vegetables, and grains

• Lumber, coal, and hay

• Gold, silver, and precious stones

• Books, paper, and ink

From which place to which place does the route they know extend?

• Detroit to Cleveland

• New York to Chicago

• Albany to Buffalo

• Philadelphia to Baltimore

What do you need to do when approaching a low bridge?

• Stop and wait

• Speed up

• Everybody down

• Turn around

How can you tell if someone has navigated on the Erie Canal?

• You can always tell your neighbor, you can always tell your pal

• By the stories they tell

• By their accent

• By their clothing

What time do they plan to make Rome by?

• Before 5 o'clock

• Before 8 o'clock

• Before 6 o'clock

• Before 7 o'clock

What is the speaker's attitude towards Sal?

• Indifferent

• Frustrated

• Admiring

• Disappointed