Electric Park History and Features

The video tutorial guides students through a reading and listening comprehension exercise focused on a story about abandoned amusement parks. It includes a glossary for difficult words and describes the eerie nature of these parks. The story highlights Electric Park's history, its influence on Walt Disney, and its eventual destruction by fire. Students are instructed to answer multiple-choice questions and a writing prompt.

What skills are being practiced in this quiz?

• Math and Science

• Reading and Listening Comprehension

• Writing and Speaking

• Art and Music

What is the main theme of the story discussed in the video?

• Natural Wonders

• Historical Monuments

• Haunted Houses

• Abandoned Amusement Parks

What is one of the eerie features of abandoned amusement parks mentioned?

• Crowded spaces

• Rusty rides creaking

• Bright lights

• Loud music

Which city was Electric Park located in?

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

• Kansas City

• New York City

What was one of the attractions at Electric Park?

• Water Slide

• Bumper Cars

• Giant Swing

• Haunted House

What inspired Walt Disney when creating Disneyland?

• Electric Park's food stalls

• Electric Park's water rides

• Electric Park's haunted house

• Electric Park's train and fireworks

What event led to the closure of Electric Park?

• A devastating fire

• A financial crisis

• A major storm

• A legal dispute

Who was a famous news reporter that witnessed the fire at Electric Park?

• Walter Cronkite

• Edward R. Murrow

• Dan Rather

• Tom Brokaw

What was the fate of the Ferris wheel during the fire at Electric Park?

• It was moved to another park

• It seemed to turn as flames climbed

• It was sold

• It was dismantled

What year did Electric Park catch fire?

• 1945

• 1930

• 1925

• 1911