Why is the Statue of Liberty Green?

What clues does Mrs. Bolt give the class about the field trip?

• It's tall, green, and in New York.

• We're taking a ferry to Liberty Island.

• It's green and as tall as a 22 story building.

• Mrs. Bolt didn't give any clues.

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According to the text, what does the word 'liberty' mean?

• freedom

• island

• gift

• symbol

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Where is the Statue of Liberty located?

• France

• New York City

• North Dakota

• Liberty Island

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Is the torch made of real fire?

• Yes, it is a real fire that burns constantly.

• Yes, it burns so brightly it can be seen from 12 miles away.

• No, it is copper that has been covered in yellow paint and lights reflect off it.

• No, it is covered in real gold and lights reflect off it.

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How did the United States get the Statue of LIberty?

• U.S. workers spent years building the statue.

• Emma Lazarus designed it for the U.S.

• It was a gift from the country of France.

• U.S. soldiers built it in Baltimore.

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What is the name of the sculptor who designed the Statue of LIberty?

• Frederic Bartholdi

• Gustave Eiffel

• Emma Lazarus

• Martha Rustad

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Where can the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty be found?

• It's on the top near the torch.

• It's on the ground and supports the statue.

• There is no pedestal near the statue.

• The pedestal is in France.

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What is the Statue of Liberty made of?

• Green metal

• Pennies

• Green gold

• Copper

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What caused the statue to turn green?

• It was always green because it was made with green metal.

• Rain, wind, and the sun slowly changed the color to green.

• The statue from France was made with regular steel that was painted green.

• Pollution from too many people visiting it.

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What caused people to donate money to buy the pedestal for the statue?

• Emma Lazarus asked for donations.

• Emma Lazarus donated the money she earned from her poem to buy it.

• Emma Lazarus' poem inspired people to donate money to buy the pedestal.

• Emma Lazarus asked the people of France to donate money for the pedestal.

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