Chapter 10

Quiz for Document 10-3: Advertisement for the American Museum (1845)

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Question 1

What term, used in the text of the advertisement for P. T. Barnum’s American Museum, other than the name Museum, was likely intended to give the public an impression of educational legitimacy?A. “Grand Performances”
B. “Foretelling Future Events”
C. “Lecture Rooms”
D. “Unequalled Combination of Attractions”

Question 2

According to the text of the advertisement, one could learn the past and the future by visiting theA. Lecture Rooms.
B. Orang Outang exhibit.
C. Petrologist exhibit.
D. several of the exhibits.

Question 3

Which of the following phrases might best and fairly describe a society in which the American Museum could become a successful and thriving business?A. Affluent and urbanized
B. Gullible and illiterate
C. Impoverished and malnourished
D. Violent and dissatisfied