Part A

Question

Which statement is a main idea of Queen of the Falls?

Responses

Because so many daredevils perform at the falls, it is a popular tourist attraction.
Because so many daredevils perform at the falls, it is a popular tourist attraction.

Annie is the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel and live to tell about it.
Annie is the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel and live to tell about it.

When Annie successfully completes her stunt, she gains great fame and fortune.
When Annie successfully completes her stunt, she gains great fame and fortune.

Visitors feel terrified and thrilled when they see Niagara Falls for the first time.
Visitors feel terrified and thrilled when they see Niagara Falls for the first time.
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

“Tourists usually filled the sidewalks, restaurants, and horse-drawn carriages.”
“Tourists usually filled the sidewalks, restaurants, and horse-drawn carriages.”

‘“And I am content when I can say, ‘I am the one who did it.’”
‘“And I am content when I can say, ‘I am the one who did it.’”

“’You ask any person who’s stood here, looking out at those falls, what they thought..."
“’You ask any person who’s stood here, looking out at those falls, what they thought..."

“As soon as Annie felt well enough to travel, Frank Russell began to look for ways to make money.”

Answer 1

Part A

The main idea of "Queen of the Falls" is:

Annie is the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel and live to tell about it.

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Part B

The detail from the text that best supports the answer to Part A is:

“And I am content when I can say, ‘I am the one who did it.’”

This quote emphasizes Annie's achievement and the significance of her daring act of going over Niagara Falls in a barrel.