Finding Dorothy and Big Wheels Keep on Turnin

How does the author establish that Maud is a character foil for Frank in the excerpt from Finding Dorothy?

• Maud is more curious about the Ferris wheel, while Frank is more interested in the Kinetoscope.

• Maud is always hurrying, while Frank prefers to take his time viewing all the exhibits.

• Maud has more knowledge about the Kinetoscope, while Frank is more knowledgeable about the Ferris wheel.

• Maud has a more practical view of the world, while Frank is more imaginative.

In paragraph 11 of the excerpt from Finding Dorothy, what does the word spindly mean?

• Hollow and light

• Arched and twisted

• Long and thin

• Straight and overlapping

In paragraph 5 of the excerpt from Finding Dorothy, how does the author’s use of the oxymoron “tiny men” contribute to the reader’s understanding of the Kinetoscope?

• It explains the science that went into constructing the Kinetoscope.

• It demonstrates the simple photography used in the Kinetoscope.

• It emphasizes the unusual shape of the Kinetoscope.

• It highlights the unique visual effect of the Kinetoscope.

How does the use of flashback in paragraph 11 contribute to the character development in the excerpt from Finding Dorothy? Select TWO correct answers.

• It indicates Frank’s desire to visit rides in other countries.

• It shows Maud’s patience for waiting to watch the Ferris wheel.

• It highlights Maud’s concern about riding the Ferris wheel.

• It demonstrates Maud’s generosity in paying for admission to the park.

• It emphasizes Frank’s ongoing fascination with new technology.

How does the chronological organizational pattern of paragraphs 6 through 9 contribute to the development of the thesis of the excerpt from “Big Wheels Keep On Turnin’ ”?

• It explains how the Ferris wheel was built.

• It shows how George Ferris rose to fame over time.

• It reveals how the World’s Columbian Exposition was developed.

• It illustrates the rise and fall of the Ferris wheel’s popularity.

What is the best summary of the excerpt from “Big Wheels Keep On Turnin’ ”?

• The first Ferris wheel was built by George Ferris. The mayor of Chicago attended the opening event for the Ferris wheel. One of the first riders wrote a review of the experience. It cost 50 cents to ride, which was a lot of money at the time. Eventually the Ferris wheel became part of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis.

• The opening ceremony for the first Ferris wheel featured a brass band. People thought they might get dizzy on the Ferris wheel, but they soon found out that they were wrong. A storm during the fair failed to impact the Ferris wheel. After the fair, the Ferris wheel was moved to a park on North Clark Street. Eventually, the Ferris wheel was destroyed.

• The first Ferris wheel debuted in 1893. Riders of the Ferris wheel were nervous about the new experience but were quickly thrilled by it. The Ferris wheel became very successful during the fair, and George Ferris made a lot of money from it. Unfortunately, when it was brought back, it was not nearly as popular as before, and it was eventually taken apart.

• The mayor of Chicago invited guests to ride the first Ferris wheel in Chicago. People who rode it were surprised that they did not get sick from the experience. It was so exciting that a North Dakota farm boy wrote an excited message home about it. The Ferris wheel had 3,000 lightbulbs so it could be seen at night. Eventually it was taken apart and put into storage.

Based on information in the excerpt from “Big Wheels Keep on Turnin’,” which statement best captures a way that society views new technologies?

• People associate new technologies with high production costs, which prevents many people from developing their ideas.

• People typically see new technologies as sources of disagreement between groups of people.

• People often struggle to understand what new technologies will be like before experiencing them firsthand.

• People usually consider the ways that new technologies can interfere with productivity.

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’ ”?

• To demonstrate the science of how the Ferris wheel worked

• To describe a common reaction to riding the first Ferris wheel

• To question why the public paid money to ride the Ferris wheel

• To cast doubt on the safety features built into the Ferris wheel

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?

• The information about the price people paid to ride the Ferris wheel and the amount of money Ferris made

• The facts about how the Ferris wheel was designed to look similar to the Eiffel Tower in Paris

• The information about the first and second locations where the Ferris wheel was displayed for the public

• The facts about how the steel spindles and frame were visible from a long distance away

How does the author of Finding Dorothy use dialogue DIFFERENTLY than the author of “Big Wheels Keep On Turnin’ ” uses quotations?

• 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’.”

• 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’.”

• The dialogue in the excerpt from Finding Dorothy demonstrates less personal interaction between individuals than people quoted in the excerpt from “Big Wheels Keep On Turnin’.”

• The dialogue in the excerpt from Finding Dorothy communicates less disagreement about the fair’s attractions than the quotations in the excerpt from “Big Wheels Keep On Turnin’.”