The Library of Congress

 

What Do You See?

Center Section

Questions

1. What is unusual about the gun?

   
   

2. Why is the barrel so short and thick?

   
   

3. Why are there steps in the front of the gun?

   
   

4. What is the function of the small metal loop on the top of the gun?

   
   

5. What is the function of the metal rod and wheel on this side of the gun?

   
   

6. What is the function of the metal rod in the back of the gun (look between the two men)?

   
   

7. Why are the men wearing different hats?

   
   

8. Why is there a line moving from upper right to lower left in the picture?

   
   

9. What evidence, from this part of the picture, did you use to draw your conclusions?

   
   

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