12 - Sequence of Events

Based on what you read in the passage, do you think that only people in Chicago were involved in creating and attending the World’s Fair? Why or why not? Use details from the passage to support your answer.

Drag each event from the passage in the order in which it happened. The first event will be at the top, and the last event will be at the bottom.

1. The World’s Fair was opened to the public.
2. There were 72,000 tons of exhibit materials shipped.
3. Architects designed more than 200 buildings.
4. Chicago won the bid for the World’s Fair over New York.
5. Builders made the buildings out of staff.

Read the paragraph from the passage.

Ruth took her dad’s hand as they fought their way through the crowd. It was loud, and the air seemed to buzz with excitement.

What is the effect of the author’s use of the word buzz?

What is the first thing Ruth and her dad do when they get into the World’s Fair?

Read the sentences from the passage.

“This is incredible. I can’t believe what I’m seeing!” Ruth told her dad.

Which word has almost the same meaning as the word incredible as it is used in the passage?

Part A

How does Ruth feel about her dad?