5. In what year did Washington become the capital city, and what disaster visited it a few years later?
6. Describe the plan of the city, and name one of its famous streets.
7. Name three interesting groups of buildings: one on Capitol Hill, one on Pennsylvania Avenue, and one in the Mall.
8. What are some of the natural beauties of the city?
9. Give some idea of the size and beauty of the Capitol and of the imposing ceremony which takes place there every four years.
10. Describe briefly the House of Representatives when in session and the duties of its members.
11. Where does the Supreme Court of the country sit, and why is it called the Supreme Court?
12. How does the Senate differ from the House of Representatives? What are the duties of senators? How many come from each state?
13. Why do we have two lawmaking bodies?
14. Name some of the attractions of the Library of Congress. Tell how its books are stacked and how they are sent to the Capitol, and give some facts about the copyright law.