The History of Roller Coasters
Authored by Ashley Callahan
English
5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main idea of the passage?
Roller coasters were originally designed in France and later improved in Russia.
Roller coasters have changed over time, becoming faster and more exciting.
Roller coasters were once considered dangerous and unpopular.
Roller coasters were created to help people travel long distances.
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CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can you infer about the first roller coasters in Russia?
They were safer than modern roller coasters.
They were slow and calm.
They were thrilling but dangerous.
They used electricity to power the sleds.
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CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the passage, what does the word 'thrilling' most likely mean?
Boring and ordinary.
Exciting and full of adventure.
Slow and peaceful.
Loud and noisy.
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CCSS.RI.4.4
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.4.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence best summarizes the passage?
Roller coasters started as icy slides in Russia and eventually became exciting rides at amusement parks.
The first roller coasters were safer than modern ones, but they weren’t very popular.
LaMarcus Thompson invented the fastest roller coaster in history.
Roller coasters are the most popular amusement park ride in the world.
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CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RI.4.9
CCSS.RI.5.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did people enjoy the 'Switchback Railway' even though it was slow?
It had bright lights and music.
It was the first roller coaster most people had experienced.
The ride was free for everyone.
It included sharp turns and loops.
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CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word 'designed' most likely mean in this sentence: 'Engineers carefully design each ride to ensure they are both exciting and safe.'
To imagine and build something.
To take something apart.
To write a story about something.
To stop something from working.
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CCSS.RI.4.4
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
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