Wordly Wise Lady Liberty

What is the meaning of the word "lofty" as it is used in this passage?

• a place in a barn

• noble in feeling

• showing a superior attitude

• very tall or high

What finally caused Americans to contribute the necessary funds for the pedestal?

• Rich Americans wanted to contribute the money.

• Americans learned if they gave money, their names would be in the newspaper.

• The government forced Americans to contribute the money.

• People from France offered to contribute the money for the pedestal.

In 1876, what was done with the statue's arm in Philadelphia?

• The statue's arm was exhibited to help raise money.

• The statue's arm was put on a pedestal.

• The statue's arm was sold for $100,000.

How can you tell the author has a favorable opinion of Lazarus's poem?

• The author included the poem in the passage.

• The ending of the passage describes the poem as eloquent.

• The poem is easy to see and read.

• The ending of the poem is very short and to the point.

What is the meaning of "appeal" as it is used in the passage?

• to ask

• to be of interest to or attractive to

• to make a request

• easily or plainly seen

Why were so many people able to attend the first showing of the statue?

• It was the day that the statue would be unveiled.

• A public holiday was declared that day, so people were off of work.

• People were able to ride a ferry to the statue.

• Many people attended because they were curious of what the statue looked like.

What was the hope of people who came to America to escape the poverty of their homelands?

• Immigrants liked the idea of living in a new place.

• People came to America on vacation and decided to stay.

• Immigrants were hoping for a more prosperous life.

• Immigrants hoped to find gold in America.

Why did the American people have to raise $100,000?

• To purchase a pedestal for the statue.

• To pay for the statue to be shipped from France.

• To pay for the torch to be clasped in the statue's hand.

• To pay for a ferry so people could visit the statue up close.

How is the torch of liberty supported by the statue?

• The torch is persecuted by the statue.

• The torch is contributed by the statue's hand.

• The torch is clasped in the statue's hand.

• The torch is declared by the statue.

How do the visitors reach the Statue of Liberty?

• Visitors take a bus to the Statue of Liberty.

• Visitors take a subway to the Statue of Liberty.

• Visitors walk to the Statue of Liberty.

• Visitors take a ferry to the Statue of Liberty.