Lesson 2 Ready Reading

Which sentence from the article tells why Fulton and Livingston kept working on their boat even though others thought they were being foolish?

• "The two men knew that putting a steam engine onboard a vessel was still new and dangerous."

• "They were convinced that Fulton's steamboat ideas....would revolutionize transportation in America."

• "Fulton and a group of invited guests prepared to steam up the Hudson River from NYC to Albany."

• "The boat had made the 150 mile trip in 32 hours of travel time."

The guests had to put up with primitive conditions. What does the word primitive mean?

• original and unsual

• restful and cozy

• natural and ancient

• rough and uncomfortable

Which detail bests supports the your answer to question 3?

• "The vessel puffed away from the dock and stalled."

• "Fulton launched a vessel that measured 150 long, 13 feet wide, and 9 feet deep."

• "...no cabins, no beds, and a roaring, uncovered steam engine..."

• "....also the fear of the engine's exploding!"

Which statement best explains why some people who saw Fulton's boat steaming up the Hudson River were terrified?

• They were excited about Fulton's strange new invention.

• The new steamboat looked and sounded dangerous.

• The people were upset that they were not allowed to ride on the steamboat.

• The steamboat was oddly shaped and easily passed the other boats on the river.