Question

Refer to Queen of the Falls for a complete version of this text.

Part A

Why does Frank Russell recommend that Annie should wait ten days before going over Niagara Falls in a barrel?

Responses

Frank wants Annie to have plenty of time to get in shape for the event.
Frank wants Annie to have plenty of time to get in shape for the event.

He hopes that Annie will reconsider her risky decision to go over the falls.
He hopes that Annie will reconsider her risky decision to go over the falls.

He believes it will create suspense and draw more people to the event.
He believes it will create suspense and draw more people to the event.

Frank needs time to find the right people to help them carry out the stunt.
Frank needs time to find the right people to help them carry out the stunt.
Question 2
Part B - Points depend on a correct response in Part A.

Which quotation from Queen of the Falls best supports the answer to Part A?

Responses

”He asked her if she wasn’t too old for such a difficult and dangerous adventure.”
”He asked her if she wasn’t too old for such a difficult and dangerous adventure.”

“He also had to hire someone who could put Annie and her barrel in the river above the falls.”
“He also had to hire someone who could put Annie and her barrel in the river above the falls.”

“This would allow for excitement and interest to build up in the public,...”
“This would allow for excitement and interest to build up in the public,...”

“She...appeared to have spent more time baking than climbing mountains."

Answer 1

Answer: Part A c He believes it will create suspense and draw more people to the event :Part b Also c this would allow for excitement and interest to build up in the public

Explanation: Part C must mach the answer that follows the supporting detail so C is Part A and Part B is also c

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Part A: Frank Russell recommends that Annie should wait ten days before going over Niagara Falls in a barrel because he believes it will create suspense and draw more people to the event.

Part B: The quotation from Queen of the Falls that best supports the answer to Part A is:

"This would allow for excitement and interest to build up in the public..."