OLS ELA 5th 3.8 Where is Niagara Falls? Wrap-up

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In the introduction to Where Is Niagara Falls? Jim agrees to allow Roger to steer the boat after they pass under the bridge.

Which detail best explains why this was a bad idea at that moment?

• “It was Roger’s first time ever in a boat.”

• “He knew all about how to stay safe on the river.”

• “The boat was nearing a dangerous part of the river.”

• “Jim grabbed some oars and began to row as fast as he could.”

  “Jim grabbed some oars and began to row as fast as he could.”

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Chapter 2 states that Augustus Porter buys a lot of land on the American side of Niagara Falls, including Goat Island.

Which details from the text best support the inference that Augustus Porter purchases some of the land around Niagara Falls in order to make money?

• Porter wants to preserve the beauty of the island.

• He built hotels on the island to attract more tourists to the falls.

• Porter develops many different businesses close to the island.

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Which responses are main ideas presented in Chapter 3?

• By 1845, Niagara Falls had become a major tourist attraction.

• In 1848, ten dollars was considered to be a lot of money.

• A person tries to shoot a cannonball across the gorge at Niagara Falls.

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Read the main idea and details from Chapter 6.

Choose the detail that supports the main idea - Annie Taylor is an important figure in Niagara Falls history.

• “For the rest of her life, Annie was poor.”

• “Annie was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, near two other famous Niagara Falls characters…”

• “…no one seemed to want to meet her.”

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Which sentence should be added to the end to most effectively complete the summary?

• Today, a modern power plant has taken its place and the US and Canada work together to manage the power of the falls.

• Today, there is an electric car named for Nikola Tesla and the Westinghouse Company is now known as General Electric.

• Today, the water of the falls is always turned down to regulate power so the falls are less attractive than in the past.

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Which details from Chapter 4 best explain how Blondin's and Farini's acts affect business at the falls?

• Blondin and Farini inspire other people seek fame by finding new ways to entertain crowds at Niagara Falls.

• The two men try to outdo each other with every stunt they perform.

• Thousands of tourists travel to Niagara Falls to watch the two men perform their stunts.

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Read the excerpt from Where Is Niagara Falls?

The first to succeed was Jacob Schoellkopf. In 1877, he bought Augustus Porter’s canal. Then he ran several waterwheels at once, using the power of the falls. Each one sent power to a different business. A few years later, he used the water to run a small generator that lit up sixteen streetlights in Niagara Falls, New York.

What is most likely the meaning of the word generator?

• a machine used to create electrical energy

• a lighting company

• a type of waterwheel

• a business that provides electricity to cities

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Based on Chapter 8, what does the author view as the best reason to visit Niagara Falls?

• The falls are one of the most beautiful nature sites in America. 

• In 1953, a Hollywood movie about Niagara Falls was made.

• There is a high-speed elevator that takes tourists down to the water.

• There is a walkway people can climb down to stand very close to the falls.

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Which response best explains how the authors of Queen of the Falls and Where Is Niagara Falls? view Annie Taylor?

• In Queen of the Falls, Annie is presented as strong woman who takes charge; in Where Is Niagara Falls? Annie is presented as a person who depends on others.

• The authors believe that Annie would have gained fame and fortune if she had attempted a second trip over the falls.

  The authors believe that Annie would have gained fame and fortune if she had attempted a second trip over the falls.

• The authors admire Annie for her bravery and feel sorry for her because she did not profit from her daring stunt.

  The authors admire Annie for her bravery and feel sorry for her because she did not profit from her daring stunt.

• In Queen of the Falls, Annie is described as one of many interesting dare devils; in Where Is Niagara Falls? Annie is the most important of the performers.

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