Mr. Ferris and His Wheel

What was the main attraction at the last World's Fair before the 1893 Chicago World's Fair?

• The Great Wall of China

• The Leaning Tower of Pisa

• The Eiffel Tower

• The Statue of Liberty

Who was the ambitious young civil engineer determined to outshine the Eiffel Tower?

• Thomas Edison

• Alexander Graham Bell

• George Washington Gale Ferris Jr.

• Nikola Tesla

How many velvet seats were in each passenger car of the Ferris Wheel?

• 30

• 40

• 20

• 50

What was one of the major challenges faced during the construction of the Ferris Wheel?

• Hurricanes

• Quicksand

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

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What did George Ferris's wheel become known as after its success?

• The Ferris Wheel

• The Chicago Wheel

• The Giant Wheel

• The Great Wheel