What impact did Jackson's trip have on America's roads?
4/4 "64 Days and $8,000" Assignment

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It brought attention to needed roadway improvements.
It had no impact at all.
It worsened the road conditions.
It led to the development of new highways.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In paragraph 6, what does the word thwarted most nearly mean?
Defeated
Allowed
Consumed
Released
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which quotation provides the best evidence that most people were not familiar with automobiles in 1903?
At that time, new cars were preordered directly from the manufacturer. (paragraph 3)
The car had 1,000 miles and worn tires, but the owner agreed to sell it—for $500 more than he had originally paid. (paragraph 3)
On dry days, even Bud needed goggles to keep road dust out of his eyes. (paragraph 5)
One newspaper encouraged readers to arrive early for a good view, in case the vehicle flew by at 90 miles per hour. (paragraph 8)
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author’s main purpose for writing this article?
To inform the reader about a unique journey at the beginning of the automobile era
To criticize Jackson for wasting funds on a foolish and unnecessary wager
To analyze the best route for a transcontinental trip in the early twentieth century
To argue that Jackson used the best route to reach New York City faster than his competitors
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence best summarizes the article?
A) Automobile companies Oldsmobile, Winton, and Packard sponsored road trips like the one that Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson made across the United States in order to help promote sales during the early years of car manufacturing.
B) When Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson accepted a bet that he could travel across the United States in three months or less, he did not realize the trip would cost him what was considered to be a huge amount of money in that time period.
C) Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson decided to take a road trip in a car across the United States, and he did not let the many problems he encountered during the long journey prevent him from reaching his goal in less than three months.
D) The road trip that Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson made across the United States created a tremendous amount of media attention, and the interest from the public caused him significant problems during the journey.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the author mainly organize the article?
By recounting the various problems that Jackson and Crocker encountered
By citing opinions the public had about traveling in a Winton
By summarizing the reasons Jackson accepted the wager
By describing the different features of the Winton
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Based on the article, which conclusion can be made by the reader?
Jackson worried about the time it would take him to complete the trip.
Jackson welcomed the challenge of making a never-before-completed trip.
Jackson was annoyed by spectators who intentionally gave wrong directions.
Jackson was concerned about the overall safety of the vehicle and spectator.
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