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Lesson 2 Ready Reading

Authored by Chelcea Buck

English

4th Grade

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Lesson 2 Ready Reading
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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."

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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!"

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

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