Wordlywise Lesson 10E

Wordlywise Lesson 10E

Life's Ups and Downs

Multiple Choice

What kind of tall building was built before skyscrapers were invented?

• bank buildings

• castles

• cathedrals

• towers

Multiple Choice

What method was used to support the weight of tall buildings made of stone?

• They used steel rods to support the wall.

• The base of the walls was made very thick.

• The stones were stacked very carefully.

• They used smaller stones on top.

Multiple Choice

Why were there no cables for electricity in the early elevators?

• They were powered by steam.

• They used solar power.

• They were power by nuclear generators.

• They used wind power.

Multiple Choice

What were elevators first used for?

• to move people

• to move animals

• to furniture

• to move freight

Multiple Choice

Why is 1854 a landmark in the history of tall buildings?

• It's when the first tall building was built.

• It's when Otis proved that elevators were safe for people.

• It's when the elevator was first invented.

• It's when the president took the first elevator ride.

Multiple Choice

What keeps an elevator from moving side to side?

• Steel rods on the sides.

• It runs up and down a shaft.

• Nothing, elevators can move side to side.

• A special button your press when you enter the elevator.

Multiple Choice

Why would the rods that Otis used have to be very strong?

• They had to be able to support the weight of the elevator.

• They didn't. Any rod would work.

• Otis just preferred strong rods.

• The building owners only liked strong rods.

Multiple Select

What are some devices that people commonly use to reach the upper stories of buildings? Check all that apply.

• stairs

• escalator

• ladders

• elevators

Multiple Choice

Which structure was New York's first skyscraper?

• The Empire State Building

• The Willis Building

• The Statue of Liberty

• The Flatiron Building

Multiple Choice

If you were riding an elevator to the top of the 110-story Willis Tower in Chicago, how long would it take you?

• one hour

• one minute

• 10 minutes

• 2 hours