| Name:____________________________________ Date: ___________________________________ Directions: First type in the following URL or web address: http://www.geocities.com/lothropimmigration Next click on the underlined words "Photo Tour" of the Statue of Liberty. Finally begin to answer the questions which are about the reading. The questions are in order. Read CAREFULLY! Use your.... and things will go well for you! Scavenger Hunt: Photo Tour of the Statue of Liberty 1. Next to the flag, this is America's most famous symbol of freedom. What is it?__________________ 2. ____________________ on the tip of Manhattan is where you catch the ferry to go to the Statue of Liberty. 3. In order to get to the ferry, you must walk through this "circular fortress" built in 1811 to "defend against the British attacks." What is the "circular fortress" called?_____________________________ 4. True or False: Visiting the Statue does not require an admission fee? ________________________ 5. Why do you need to buy a ticket if there is not an admission fee to the Statue?__________________________________________________________________________ 6. How much does it cost for children to ride on the ferry? $_____________________________ 7. While waiting to board the ferry, who entertains the lines of tourists?________________________________________________________________________ 8. How often do the ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island run?______________________ 9. How many levels are there on each ferry boat?_____________________________ 10. If you plan to take pictures or film video on the ferry which sides are best to stand on: a. Going there you should stand on the _____________________________ side of the boat. b. Coming back you should stand on the ___________________________ side of the boat. 11. Since ______________________ she has stood proudly in New York Harbor. 12. This country gave the United States the Statue of Liberty?____________________________ 13. Who was the master sculptor who created the Statue of Liberty?____________________________ 14. Why did France give the Statue of Liberty to the United States?_____________________________ 15. _________________________________________________ until 1956 was called Bedloe's Island. 16. Why do 2 lines form on either side of the base of the Statue and snake around in front of the entrance?___________________________________________________________________________ 17. Upon entering the base of the Statue, what do people immediately notice?______________________________________________________________________________ 18. When was the torch replaced?___________________________________________ 19. Name two ways to reach the pedestal? ___________________________________ and _____________________________________ 20. If you are planning to climb to the crown, what kind of shoes are best to wear?____________________________________________________________________________ 21. How wide is Ms. Liberty's head?________________________________ feet 22. When looking out the windows from the crown, one can see the book that Ms. Liberty is holding. What is written on the book in Roman Numerals?____________________________ Why is this date important?_________________________________________________________________________ |
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