Ferris Wheel

What is the meaning of the word revolving as it is used in paragraph 3 of "Ferris's Grand Idea"?

• large

• new

• turning

• wonderful

What is the meaning of the word recalled as it is used in paragraph 3 of "Ferris's Grand Idea"?

• called again

• remembered

• came up with

• invented

In paragraphs 1 through 3, what text structure does the author use to explain where the idea for the Ferris wheel cam from?

• problem and solution

• cause and effect

• compare and contrast

• description of objects

How do paragraphs 4 and 5 contribute to the selection?

• by showing the effects of building the wheel

• by comparing the wheel to other structures

• by explaining the problem the wheel solved

• by detailing the order in which the wheel was built

What is the meaning of the word dismantled as it is used in paragraph 6 of "Ferris's Grand Idea"?

• moved off a stage

• emptied of people

• taken apart

• traveled around

Based on paragraph 7, which word is similar to vision?

• sight

• idea

• view

• picture

In paragraph 1 of The Ferris Wheel, what is the meaning of risked?

• spent having fun

• put in danger

• wasted with inaction

• kept too protected

Read these sentences from "The Ferris Wheel."

"While the Ferris Wheel was in process of construction many people said they would not trust it...But the Wheel started and nearly everybody is taking a ride; men, women and children are seen going up and returning in safety to their friends."

How did the author organize the events described in these sentences?

• by cause and effect

• by compare and contrast

• by problem and solution

• by order of events

In the section below, what is the meaning of inspects?

• removes

• tightens

• looks over

• ignores

What is the overall structure of "The Ferris Wheel"?

• order of events

• a description of objects

• cause and effect

• a list of steps