The Ferris Wheel Quiz

What was the star attraction at the last World's Fair?

• The Eiffel Tower

• The Washington Monument

• The Ferris Wheel

• The Golden Gate Bridge

Who designed the Ferris Wheel?

• George Washington Gail Ferris Jr

• William Grinnell

• Gilbert Ford

• Katherine Gibbs Davis

What material was used to build the Ferris Wheel?

• Iron

• Wood

• Steel

• Concrete

Where did George Washington Gail Ferris Jr get the idea for the Ferris Wheel?

• France

• Chicago

• Pittsburgh

• Nevada

What was the circumference of the Ferris Wheel?

• 834 feet

• 986 feet

• 265 feet

• 35 feet

What was the purpose of dynamiting the frozen ground during construction?

• To create a solid foundation

• To remove obstacles

• To scare away workers

• To test the strength of the wheel

How many parts were brought to the fairgrounds for the Ferris Wheel?

• 10,000 parts

• 50,000 parts

• 100,000 parts

• 200,000 parts

What was the cost to ride the Ferris Wheel?

• 10 cents

• 25 cents

• 50 cents

• 1 dollar

What was the nickname given to the Ferris Wheel?

• The Monster Wheel

• The Star Attraction

• The Queen of the Midway

• The World's Greatest Ride

Where did the next Ferris Wheel appear after the Chicago World's Fair?

• New York City

• California

• London

• Paris