Eiffel Tower (Paris, France — 1889) — Questions and answers

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What was the Eiffel Tower originally built for?

Choices

  1. To be a temporary structure for a big fair ✓
  2. To be a giant radio antenna
  3. To be Gustave Eiffel's home
  4. To show off new building materials

Answer: To be a temporary structure for a big fair

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What was a big challenge Eiffel and his team faced when designing the tower?

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  1. Finding enough iron
  2. Making it look pretty
  3. Dealing with strong winds ✓
  4. Deciding on the color

Answer: Dealing with strong winds

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How did many artists and intellectuals feel about the Eiffel Tower when it was being built?

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  1. They loved it and thought it was beautiful.
  2. They were excited for it to be finished.
  3. They thought it was an ugly 'metal monstrosity'. ✓
  4. They didn't care about it at all.

Answer: They thought it was an ugly 'metal monstrosity'.

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What did Gustave Eiffel believe the tower would become a symbol of?

Choices

  1. Only a temporary art display
  2. French ingenuity and scientific progress ✓
  3. An old-fashioned building style
  4. The biggest hotel in Paris

Answer: French ingenuity and scientific progress

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What happened on May 6, 1889, that changed how people felt about the tower?

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  1. The entire tower was finished.
  2. Gustave Eiffel gave a big speech.
  3. The first platform opened to visitors. ✓
  4. A new bridge was built next to it.

Answer: The first platform opened to visitors.

From page 6

In the 1890s, what did the Eiffel Tower start appearing on, showing its growing popularity?

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  1. Newspapers only
  2. Postcards, posters, and advertisements ✓
  3. Cookbooks and recipes
  4. Maps of other cities

Answer: Postcards, posters, and advertisements

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How did Gustave Eiffel convince people to save the tower from being taken down?

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  1. He offered to buy it himself.
  2. He said it was useful for sending radio signals. ✓
  3. He made it a giant clock.
  4. He painted it a new color.

Answer: He said it was useful for sending radio signals.

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What do people think about the Eiffel Tower today?

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  1. They find it boring and outdated.
  2. They think it's an inspiring example of engineering. ✓
  3. They wish it was moved to another city.
  4. They believe it's too small.

Answer: They think it's an inspiring example of engineering.

From page 9

What does the Eiffel Tower mostly represent?

Choices

  1. Just a big metal building
  2. A temporary art project
  3. Human dreams, smart engineering, and progress ✓
  4. Only a place for tourists to visit

Answer: Human dreams, smart engineering, and progress

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