Railroads Quiz

According to the passage, what is considered the most important aspect of railroads?

• The luxurious way to travel with comfy seats and free snacks

• The difficulty and expense of building railroads

• The railroad tycoons who paid for the railroads

• The workers that made the railroads

What does the passage "Rail Tycoons" mainly discuss?

• The process of building railroads

• How railroads are a difficult process to make

• How railroads were improved and who financed them

• The contribution of Chinese railroad workers

What does the passage "The Chinese Railroad Workers" emphasize about the workers?

• They were well paid for their work

• They faced a lot of difficulties and harsh weather conditions

• They only worked on the railroads in the west

• They were not as important as the railroad tycoons

What is the writing prompt asking the reader to do?

• Describe the process of how railroads are built

• Compare and contrast the contributions of Railroad Tycoons and Chinese railroad workers

• Explain why railroads are still being made today

• List the luxurious features of traveling by railroad

What is one similarity between railroad tycoons and Chinese railroad workers mentioned in the text?

• Both groups were wealthy businessmen.

• Both groups faced discrimination.

• Both groups made a big contribution to the building of the railroad.

• Both groups struggled to find a good place to stay.

According to the text, what is one difference between railroad tycoons and Chinese railroad workers?

• Railroad tycoons and Chinese railroad workers both owned thousands of rails and tracks.

• Railroad tycoons were rich, while Chinese workers struggled to find a good place to stay due to discrimination.

• Chinese railroad workers were wealthy businessmen.

• Railroad tycoons faced many difficulties because of discrimination.

What does the text suggest about the treatment of Chinese railroad workers?

• They were treated fairly in all aspects.

• They did not make any significant contribution to the railroad.

• They faced many difficulties because of discrimination.

• They were considered tycoons.

What is the main purpose of the text?

• To explain the construction process of the Transcontinental Railroad.

• To compare and contrast the contributions and experiences of railroad tycoons and Chinese railroad workers.

• To argue that railroad tycoons did not contribute to the railroad.

• To describe the geography of the railroad.

What is the main topic discussed in both stories mentioned in the text?

• The construction of the national highways

• The building of the Transcontinental Railroad

• The discovery of the New World

• The invention of the steam engine

According to the text, how are the stories "Rail Tycoons" and "The Chinese Railroad Workers" similar?

• Both stories are about the discovery of gold during the railroad construction.

• Both stories are about the Chinese immigrants and tycoons being acknowledged for their contributions to the Transcontinental Railroad.

• Both stories are about the technological advancements in train travel.

• Both stories are about the environmental impact of the railroad construction.