Refer to Queen of the Falls for a complete version of this text.
Part A
Which statement is a main idea of Queen of the Falls?
Responses
After owning a business her whole life, Annie is too proud to work for others.
After owning a business her whole life, Annie is too proud to work for others.
Although she makes it over the falls, Annie is very confused when the ride ends.
Although she makes it over the falls, Annie is very confused when the ride ends.
Annie has wanted to return to Niagara Falls since she visited there as a child.
Annie has wanted to return to Niagara Falls since she visited there as a child.
Annie puts a great deal of effort into preparing for her trip over Niagara Falls.
Annie puts a great deal of effort into preparing for her trip over Niagara Falls.
Question 2
Part B - Points depend on a correct response in Part A.
Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
Responses
“’My father took my hand and asked if I was frightened. I told him I was, then asked if we could get closer.’”
“’My father took my hand and asked if I was frightened. I told him I was, then asked if we could get closer.’”
“…but Annie could not picture herself standing behind a counter selling candy to her former students, or scrubbing the floors in their parents’ homes.”
“…but Annie could not picture herself standing behind a counter selling candy to her former students, or scrubbing the floors in their parents’ homes.”
“’Mrs. Taylor?” he asked. It was deadly silent. ‘Mrs. Taylor?’ Then a weak voice spoke, ‘Where am I?’”
“’Mrs. Taylor?” he asked. It was deadly silent. ‘Mrs. Taylor?’ Then a weak voice spoke, ‘Where am I?’”
“Annie drew a picture of a barrel that would suit her needs, a barrel that would be incredibly strong and just the right size for its passenger.”
