Conquering Niagara Falls

1.

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The authors probably wrote this article to

introduce the reader to Blondin.

persuade tourists to visit Niagara Falls.

inform the reader about daredevels' attempts to conquer Niagara Falls.

2.

1 point

The author tells this story mainly by

describing events in the order they happened.

comparing different topics.

using their imagination and creativity.

3.

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When Anna E. Taylor climbed out of the barrel, she

was dizzy and confused.

fired a cannon.

said she wanted to try it again.

4.

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The only person who twice survived going over the Falls made his trips in a

padded suit and helmet.

giant rubber ball.

padded barrel.

5.

1 point

Making Inferences:

In the last 20 years, it has become easier and less risky to travel over Niagara Falls.

correct inference

faulty inference

6.

1 point

Making Inferences:

If someone tried to walk a tightrope over Niagara Falls today, probably no one would bother to watch.

correct inference

faulty inference

7.

1 point

Making Inferences:

Before 1901 no one ever thought of trying to go over Niagara Falls.

correct inference

faulty inference

8.

1 point

Fact or Opinion?

Both Blondin and Maria Spelterini crossed above Niagara Falls on a tightrope.

fact

opinion

9.

1 point

What was the cause of George Stathakis's death?

His barrel fell apart during the trip over the Falls.

His barrel became trapped in the whirlpools at the bottom of the Falls.

His barrel was lost in the Niagara River.

10.

1 point

Making Inferences:

Some people are willing to put themselves in danger just for excitement.

correct inference

faulty inference

11.

1 point

George Sathakis's trip over the Falls ended when

the police stopped him from going over.

his barrel became trapped in whirlpools.

his barrel was crushed by the pounding water.

12.

1 point

The main purpose of the first paragraph is to

explain why most people are afraid of Niagara Falls.

describe Niagara Falls.

persuade readers to to to Niagara Falls.

13.

1 point

Fact or Opinion?

Blondin was the greatest of the daredevils who challenged the power of Niagara Falls.

fact

opinion

14.

1 point

Before Bobby Leach went over the Falls, he had

steered a boat through the whirlpools.

jumped into the water below the Falls.

run a souvenir stand near the Falls.

15.

1 point

Fact or Opinion?

The most ridiculous way to over the Falls was in a canoe.

fact

opinion

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One feat that Blondin did not perform on the tightrope over Niagara Falls was

doing a headstand.

riding a bicycle.

carrying another man on his back.

17.

1 point

Making Inferences:

Whether you live or die, going over Niagara Falls is pretty much a matter of luck.

correct inference

faulty inference

18.

1 point

In this article, "As people held their breath, Blondin stepped onto the wire" means

nervous spectators paid close attention when Blondin began his tightrope act.

spectators were asked to be quiet when Blondin stepped onto the wire.

spectators were not too interested in Blondin's act.