A Remarkable Road Trip

The author informs the reader about Jackson's journey mainly by --

• sharing Jackson's thoughts as he traveled

• listing the supplies that Jackson loaded into his car

• describing the difficulties and successes of Jackson's trip

• explaining how much money Jackson's trip cost

The reader can conclude that people came to see Jackson and Crocker during their trip because people were —

• interested in hearing news about nearby towns

• curious to see what the vehicle looked like

• eager to sell them supplies for their trip

• hoping to join them on their trip

The photograph of Bud next to paragraph 9 helps the reader understand that the dog —

• was a rare breed at that time

• had traveled for most of its life

• became famous as a result of the trip

• guided Jackson and Crocker on their trip

What is the main idea of the selection?

• In 1903 paved roads were rare in the United States, but they became more common after Jackson and Crocker drove across the country.

• In 1903 Jackson and Crocker drove a car across the United States and found thatcars had many problems.

• In 1903 many Americans had never before seen a car until Jackson and Crocker drove across the country.

• In 1903 Jackson and Crocker drove a car across the United States, which was a great accomplishment at that time.

A compare-and-contrast pattern is used to organize the ideas in paragraph 2 mainly to —

• explain how the problems of car travel were different from other methods of travel in 1903

• describe the differences regarding car travel between 1903 and today

• show differences between Jackson’s decisions and those made by Crocker

• emphasize how the events of 1903 affected Jackson’s trip

The subheadings help the reader understand that the selection focuses mainly on —

• the progress of Jackson’s trip across the country

• the reason Jackson was interested in cars

• the purpose of the challenge Jackson accepted

• the way that cars changed during Jackson’s lifetime

What effect did Jackson’s trip have on American society?

• Sales of Winton cars increased.

• Newspapers became more popular.

• People changed their ideas about the usefulness of cars.

• People traveled to many unexplored parts of the country.

What does the word remote mean in paragraph 7?

• Lacking tourist attractions

• Far from populated areas

• Difficult to see from a distance

• Familiar to a particular group of people

What is the best summary of the section titled “A Difficult Journey”?

• Jackson and Crocker left San Francisco and after only 15 miles of driving, their rear tire went flat. They were able to use a spare tire for the rest of that day. They had trouble getting accurate directions at times, and bad weather was also an obstacle to completing their journey.

• Jackson and Crocker encountered many difficulties on their trip. Sometimes they got lost, their car frequently needed repairs, and they encountered harsh weather.They planned well, though, and received help when they needed it.

• When Jackson and Crocker left San Francisco, they could not predict what would happen to them in the next three months. During their journey they drove on many dirt paths. People helped the two men repair their car when it broke down from the rough travel.

• When Jackson and Crocker drove across the country, the land was difficult to cross. The roads were bumpy, and fields were often muddy. Bad weather made travel even more difficult and caused the car to break down at times.

Based on information in the selection, what can the reader infer about Americansociety in 1903?

• Most people did not travel far from the towns in which they lived.

• Many people disliked the changes brought about by new inventions.

• Many people opposed the idea of the government building roads.

• The automobile had replaced the need for most farm animals.