Question:
Read the text and answer the questions.
It was in 1865 that two Frenchmen were looking into the future. Edouard de Laboulaye, who studied history, admired the United States greatly. Frederic Auguste Bartholdi was a famous artist. De Laboulaye was thinking about 1876, when the country he respected so much would celebrate its 100th birthday. What gift would be good enough for the people of France to give? Right away, Bartholdi thought of a giant statue. 

Bartholdi kept thinking about a statue for several years. Then, in 1871, he visited the United States and saw the perfect place for a huge statue. It was Bedloe's Island in New York. 

The project -- the Statue of Liberty -- got started almost immediately, and Bartholdi went home to France to begin work. However, the statue was not finished in time for the 100th birthday. The United States Congress approved the use of Bedloe's Island on February 22, 1877. During the 100th celebration in 1876, the arm of the statue that would hold the torch was shown in Philadelphia. In 1879 the huge head was put on display in France. For the face of the statue, Bartholdi used his mother as a model. 

The statue was finally completed in 1884. The work had been difficult enough, but then some really hard work began. The statue had to be taken apart and packed into boxes. It was not until May 1885 that the statue -- in pieces -- left France for its new home. 

The statue arrived in June. However, the Americans fell behind on their part of the project. They hadn't raised enough money for building the base of the statue. People wondered if the country really needed or wanted such a gift. Finally, though, the money was raised and the base was completed. The last piece of the statue was put in place on October 28, 1886.
1. When was the statue finally completed?
2. What country was it built in?
3. When did it leave for the Americas?
4. When did it arrive?
5. When was it finally settled into place?
6. What important task had the Americans failed to do?
7. What was put on display in 1879?
8. Who was the likeness of the statue?
9. What island was the intended home for the statue?
10. In what state?
11. When did Bartholdi visit and decide on this location?
12. What governing body approved the Island location?
13. On what date?
14. Of what year?
15. Was the statue completed for the 100th celebration?
16. What was displayed instead?
17. What year was that/
18. What was Bartholdi's full name?
19. Did the statue travel in one piece?
20. What did Edouard de Laboulaye study?

Numbered answers:
1. 1884
2. France
3. 1885
4. June
5. 1886
6. They hadn't raised enough money for building the base of the statue.
7. The head.
8. Bartholdi's mother.
9. Bedloe's Island
10. New York.
11. 1871
12. The United States Congress
13. February 22
14. 1877
15. No.
16. The arm of the statue
17. 1876
18. Frederic Auguste Bartholdi
19. No.
20. History


Question:
Read the text and answer the questions.
CHAPTER L 

The Duke's Arguments 

The Duke before he left Custins had an interview with Lady Cantrip, at which that lady found herself called upon to speak her mind freely. "I don't think she cares about Lord Popplecourt," Lady Cantrip said. 

"I am sure I don't know why she should," said the Duke, who was often very aggravating even to his friend. 

"But as we had thought--" 

"She ought to do as she is told," said the Duke, remembering how obedient his Glencora had been. "Has he spoken to her?" 

"I think not." 

"Then how can we tell?" 

"I asked her to see him, but she expressed so much dislike that I could not press it. I am afraid, Duke, that you will find it difficult to deal with her." 

"I have found it very difficult!" 

"As you have trusted me so much--" 

"Yes;--I have trusted you, and do trust you. I hope you understand that I appreciate your kindness." 

"Perhaps then you will let me say what I think." 

"Certainly, Lady Cantrip." 

"Mary is a very peculiar girl,--with great gifts,--but--" 

"But what?" 

"She is obstinate. Perhaps it would be fairer to say that she has great firmness of character. It is within your power to separate her from Mr. Tregear. It would be foreign to her character to--to--leave you, except with your approbation." 

"You mean, she will not run away." 

"She will do nothing without your permission. But she will remain unmarried unless she be allowed to marry Mr. Tregear." 
1. Was Lady Cantrip allowed to say what she wanted?
2. Who granted her an interview?
3. Where was he stationed?
4. How was Glencora remembered?
5. Does the Duke think she should act that way?
6. Has Glencora conversed with Lod Popplecourt?
7. Does it seem she likes the Lord?
8. Does the Duke trust Lady Cantrip?
9. What does this honor allow Lady Cantrip to do?
10. And what does she think of Mary?
11. Does she have any gifts?
12. How are they described?
13. Does she have weak character?
14. What kind is it?
15. What does the Lord have the power to do?
16. Is Mary a threat to escape?
17. Does she obey the Lord?


Numbered answers:
1. yes
2. The Duke
3. Custins
4. obedient
5. yes
6. no
7. no
8. yes
9. say what she thinks
10. she is peculiar and obstinate
11. yes
12. great
13. no
14. firm
15. separate her from Mr. Tregear
16. no
17. no