Mr Ferris and His Wheel

What is the simile about the first week of August at the very start of the book? 

• It is like being at the top of a ferris wheel

• it is like being below a ferris wheel

• it is like 

• It is like waiting to get on a ferris wheel.

What was the main purpose of building the Ferris Wheel for the 1893 World's Fair?

• To showcase American engineering prowess

• To provide a new form of transportation

• To serve as a permanent city landmark

• To compete with the Eiffel Tower

Who was the engineer behind the design of the original Ferris Wheel?

• George Washington Gale Ferris Jr.

• Thomas Edison

• Nikola Tesla

• Alexander Graham Bell

In which city was the original Ferris Wheel constructed for the 1893 World's Fair?

• Chicago

• New York

• San Francisco

• Boston

What was a significant challenge faced during the construction of the Ferris Wheel?

• Weather conditions

• Financial constraints

• Lack of skilled labor

• Technological limitations

How did the Ferris Wheel impact the design of future amusement rides?

• It set a precedent for large-scale rides

• It discouraged further innovation

• It was considered a failure

• It led to the decline of amusement parks

What was the height of the original Ferris Wheel?

• 264 feet

• 150 feet

• 300 feet

• 450 feet

How many passengers could the original Ferris Wheel carry at one time?

• 2,160

• 1,440

• 3,000

• 500

What was the original Ferris Wheel primarily made of?

• Steel

• Wood

• Iron

• Aluminum

What was the cost of a ride on the original Ferris Wheel at the 1893 World's Fair?

• 50 cents

• 25 cents

• 1 dollar

• 10 cents