Why is the Statue of Liberty Green - Comprehension Test

What clues does Mrs. Bolt give the class about the field trip?

• It's tall, green, and in New York

• It's green and as tall as a 22 story building.

• We're taking a ferry to Liberty Island.

According to the text, what does the word 'liberty' mean?

• Freedom

• Island

• Gift

• Symbol

Where is the Statue of Liberty located?

• New York Harbor

• France

• Mexico

• New York City

How did the United States get the Statue of LIberty?

• U.S. soldiers built it in Baltimore.

• It was a gift from France.

• A poet designed it

Where can the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty be found?

• It's on the top near the torch.

• It's on the ground and supports the statue.

• The pedestal is in France.

What is the Statue of Liberty made of?

• Copper

• Stone

• Iron

What caused the statue to turn green?

• 
  It was always green because it was made with green metal.

• The statue was painted green.

• Rain, wind, and the sun slowly changed the color to green.

What is the author's purpose of the story?

• To entertain you

• To persuade you

• To inform you