Question 1

Paragraph 2 mainly contributes to a central idea of the article because it

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explains both reasons for the gift

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shows that Napoleon III was an unpopular leader.

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gives the exact number of purposes for the gift

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describes the loyalty of the French people.

Question 2

Read this sentence from paragraph 3.

Bartholdi wrote that the seed for the Statue of Liberty was sown at the party that night.

The words "the seed for the Statue of Liberty was sown" refer to the

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first ideas about the project

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timetable for building the statue

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plan for funding the project

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design for the statue

Question 3

Read this sentence from paragraph 6.

He hoped to drum up enthusiasm for the project as well as find an appealing location to display the work.

The use of the phrase "drum up" shows that Bartholdi needed to

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create a widespread public demand for the project

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discover the best place for exhibiting the completed project

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reduce the cost of the project.

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teach the public about the reason for the project.

Question 4

Why was Bedloe's Island selected for the site of the Statue of Liberty?

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The island was located in a busy harbor.

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The local people already knew about the history of the island.

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The island was close to a populated city.

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The size of the island would make the statue stand out.

Question 5

Which evidence from paragraph 11 best supports the author's claim that the fund-raising efforts for the Statue of Liberty were "creative"?

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"Banquets and balls were held in several French cities."

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"Though the original goal of completing the statue for the hundredth birthday...seemed unlikely, the group still did its best to beet that deadline."

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"Appeals for donations for the statue appeared in the French press..."

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"Bartholdi came up with just enough money to begin work on Lady Liberty."

Question 6

Which event showed a change in the attitude of Americans towards the construction of the Statue of Liberty?

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People from the United States agreed to support the Franco-American Union.

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President Ulysses S. Grant met with Bartholdi to discuss the project.

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Americans wanted to hear more about the design of the statue from Bartholdi.

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Americans learned that the statue was to be a symbol of freedom and democracy.

Question 7

Which statement best describes a major contribution of Bartholdi toward making the Statue of Liberty a reality?

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He remained committed to the project over a long period of time.

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He met with some of the most famous people in America.

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He planned for a monument that would be extremely large.

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He drew sketches to show the way the monument would look when completed.

Question 8

Which detail would be most important to include in a summary of the article?

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Laboulaye and Bartholdi both wanted democracy in France, and thought a statue could symbolize that democracy.

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Bartholdi served in the French Army.

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Bedloe’s Island used to be called Minnissais, meaning “Lesser Island.”

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Bartholdi’s first public monument was a statue of one of Napoleon's generals.

Question 9

Which detail would be most important to include in a summary of paragraph 7?

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New York harbor was a busy seaport “where people [immigrants] get their first view of the New World.”

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The Mohegan Indians had their own name for Bedloe’s Island.

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Bedloe’s Island was not very large.

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Bartholdi was able to find a location quickly.

Question 10

Paragraph 2 mainly contributes to a central idea of the article because it

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Explains that the sculpture would serve multiple purposes.

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Shows that Napoleon III was an unpopular leader.

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Explains that the United States was approaching its hundred year anniversary.

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Describes the loyalty of the French people.

Question 11

In paragraph 4, the author most likely includes a quotation from Bartholdi in order to:

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explain Bartholdi's political motivations for making the statue.

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support the author's position on political systems

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point out a difference in perspective between Bartholdi and Laboulaye

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help the reader understand what 19th century French sounded like

Question 12

Paragraph 7 most likely includes a quote from Bartholdi's words in order to:

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Show that Bartholdi was sympathetic to immigrants seeking liberty.

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Show how important it was to find the best location for the Statue of Liberty

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Show that the statue would look bigger on a small island.

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Show the importance of liberty.

Question 13

In paragraph 1, Laboulaye describes France and the United States as "two sisters." This quote is important because:

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It shows how Laboulaye felt that both nations could become nations that shared the same values.

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It shows how close the nations were geographically.

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It shows that Laboulaye hoped the United States would fund the sculpture.

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It showed that Laboulaye saw both nations as young.

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