Before Mr. Winton's first trip to New York City in 1897 there was no one from the newspapers to tell anyone the big news.

Your job as a reporter for the Plain Dealer is to go back to 1897 and interview Mr. Winton before he leaves Cleveland.

In order to be a successful reporter you must understand what certain words mean before they go in your notes.

What is your first name?

 

Now it's time to test your knowledge!

Click on the circle that is next to the correct word.

Good luck!

Parts of Mr. Winton's automobile.

Winton's Auto

1. A bar connecting two wheels

tiller

axle

 

2. Rubber tire filled with air

pneumatic

axle

 

3. Device that makes the ride in an automobile smoother

dashboard

leaf spring

 

Words that describe the roads and the land.

rough road

1. Happening suddenly

panoramic

abrupt

 

2. slanting sharply

steep

winding

 

3. turning or twisting

axle

winding

 

4. an open view in all directions

panoramic

abrupt

 

Words that describe Mr. Winton's personality.

Mr. Winton

1. willing to take chances

pneumatic

adventurous

 

2. brave or fearless

gradual

courageous

 

3. having your mind made up to stick to a decision

determined

tiller

 

4. showing a lot of interest

enthusiastic

steep

 

 

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