Steamboats on Okanagan Lake
Comprehension

Short Answer Questions - B

Re-read the Steamboats on Okanagan Lake vignette and answer these questions on your own. Write answers in the spaces provided.


1.

What were the two nicknames for the Sicamous?
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2.

What is another name for sternwheeler?
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3.

What happened to the Sicamous the day of her launching?
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4.

How often did the Sicamous make the return trip from Penticton to Okanagan Landing?
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5.

How many miles was it between Okanagan Landing and Penticton?
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6.

How much did the City of Penticton pay the CPR for the Sicamous?
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7.

How much is it going to cost to restore the Sicamous to its original state?
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