Acadia National Park - Old Farm: Station Six

Acadia National Park - Old Farm: Station Six

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6th - 7th Grade

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In 1878, the Dorr family chose a site for their farmhouse on a sea cliff facing the Gouldsboro Hills. While the main residence was being built, they constructed Storm Beach Cottage, which is still used by park staff today. Old Farm became renowned for its hospitality, attracting prominent figures from various fields. The veranda, with its unique brick flooring, was a place for significant conversations, including those between the Dorr family and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What geographical feature was chosen for the site of the old farmhouse in 1878?

A broad flat top of an old sea cliff

A valley surrounded by hills

A sandy beach

A dense forest area

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were responsible for building the Storm Beach Cottage in 1878?

John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and Charles Dorr

The narrator's parents

Charles and George Dorr

Prominent 19th-century writers

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current use of the Storm Beach Cottage?

A museum open to the public

A historical landmark with no access

A private residence

Used by park staff

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Old Farm widely known for?

Its isolation

Its agricultural produce

Its architectural design

Its hospitality

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which philanthropist is mentioned as having conversations with Dorr at Old Farm?

Henry Ford

Andrew Carnegie

John D. Rockefeller, Jr.

Cornelius Vanderbilt