2022 Grade 8 English Language Arts #3

In paragraph 1, what does the phrase “lurches along its tracks—then takes a heart-stopping plunge” suggest about the Cyclone roller coaster?

• It moves at an unexpected rate of speed.

• It provides a thrilling experience for riders.

• It appeals to some visitors but not others.

• It presents a safety hazard for riders.

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Why was George Ferris’s wheel considered an “engineering marvel” (paragraph 4)?

• It became the most popular attraction at the exposition.

• It was the fastest ride in the Midway section of the exposition.

• It gave people the opportunity to see the capabilities of new technology.

• It was something that other amusement park owners tried to bring to their parks.

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How did Tilyou’s visit to the World’s Columbian Exposition affect the property at Coney Island?

• Tilyou was motivated to build a park with amusement rides.

• Tilyou brought George Ferris’s giant wheel to Coney Island.

• Tilyou created multiple attractions based on different themes.

• Tilyou decided to construct an electric railway to Coney Island.

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The use of quotation marks around the word "spaceship" in paragraph 6 suggests that

• the spaceship is a form of transportation for the ride

• the vehicle that the visitors ride looks like a spaceship

• the park has an old spaceship converted into a ride

• the spaceship resembles a similar attraction at another park

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Based on paragraphs 10 and 11, what is the author's point of view?

• Newer amusement parks offer families more fun than Coney Island.

• Coney Island should be modernized in order to keep attracting visitors.

• It has cost too much money to restore Coney Island after recent difficulties.

• Coney Island remains an exciting destination for visitors after many years.

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Read this sentence from paragraph 11.

And from New Jersey’s Wildwood Park to California’s Pacific Park and Florida’s Walt Disney World, other amusement and theme parks have taken their cues from Coney Island.

Which quotation best supports this claim?

• “The inspiration for amusement parks such as Coney Island sprang from an exciting event in 1893—the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago.”

  (paragraph 2)

• “When he was unable to buy Ferris’s wheel, he had his own version

  built.” (paragraph 6)

• “Attractions that are so familiar today—roller coasters, water rides, fun

  houses, Tunnels of Love—all got their start there.” (paragraph 9)

• “They have grown to epic proportions in their efforts to offer a world full of fun.” (paragraph 11)

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Which statement expresses a central idea developed throughout the article?

• The Coney Island amusement park was initially separated by different types of entertainment.

• The World’s Columbian Exposition had many elements that were later used in the Coney Island amusement park.

• The Coney Island amusement park was influenced by previous attractions and eventually impacted the modern amusement park.

• The invention of the electric railway was important to the popularity of the Coney Island amusement park.

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