The Wonderful World of Mr. Ferris

Why is it important that paragraph 2 comes before paragraph 3?

• to show why the fairgrounds were lit with so many lights at night.
• to show why the city of Chicago was selected as the site of the World's Fair.
• to who why the Ferris wheel was invented and how it got its name.
• to show how the Exposition taught Americans about other cultures.

What is the main idea of the article?

• The Ferris wheel has changed a great deal since its creation.
• The first Ferris wheel still stands at eh Columbian Expedition.
• The first Ferris wheel stood 264 feet high and held 2,000 people.
• The Ferris wheel was created as a ride for the 1893 World's Fair.

Which subheading would you look under to find information about the design of the Ferris wheel?

• A Wonderful Invention
• The 1893 World's Fair
• Ferris's Wheel
• Still a Thrill

In what way was the Ferris wheel a fitting symbol of the World's Fair?

• It was designed by an American inventor.
• It was an extremely large structure.
• It provided some amusement for children.
• It created great excitement among the visitors.

Look back at the timeline.  In which year did the first roller coaster appear in the United States.

• 1799
• 1884
• 1890
• 1893

Look at the sequence below.
1. Gently soften the fruit.
2. Wrap one lead around each nail.
3. Insert nails into the fruit.
4. Watch light turn on.
What is the correct order of steps for this procedure?

• 1, 3, 2, 4
• 3, 2, 1, 4
• 1, 4, 2, 3
• 4, 3, 2, 1