English Quarter Test
Which sentence from the section best supports the answer to the previous question? (Shirley Chrisholm)
Chisholm quickly established herself as a figure of national prominence by hiring an all-female staff and becoming a founding member of both the National Organization for Women (NOW) and the Congressional Black Caucus.
Which statement best describes a theme of the passage?
Difficult goals can be achieved through determination.
Which of these best describes the mood conveyed by the author's description of the hike to the summit of the mountain?
Enchanted
In the first paragraph of the passage, the words flowing, surging, and striding create a mood that is
Energetic
The phrase "washed over her like a healing balm" is used to show that Marietta
Felt as if she had been cleared of her worries
Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer to the previous question?
In that moment, Tess understood that life continues to move forward, and she began to recognize that she, too, had all that she
How does this sentence support the author's purpose? (Shirley Chrisholm)
It shows that a person does not have to win to make an important statement.
Which of the following statements best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
People must take action to change the laws that permit slavery
As used in the excerpt, the word mobilize most likely means (Shirley Chrisholm)
Rally
The author wrote the section titled "A National Platform" in order to (Shirley Chrisholm)
illustrate the significant impact Shirley Chisholm had on American politics
This excerpt shows that Aunt Jasmine is
supportive of Gretchen's accomplishments
It is reasonable to conclude that the author delivered this speech on July 4 in order to
contrast the freedoms ensured by the Declaration of Independence with the lack of freedom for slaves
The author wrote the first paragraph in order to (Shirley Chisholm and the Politics of Change)
describe the political climate during Chisholm's time
The author uses subheadings in the passage in order to (Shirley Chrisholm)
emphasize the significance of each period in Chisholm's life
The speech given by Henry David Thoreau and the actions of Marietta in the passage both relate to the theme of
Standing up for the rights of others
Marietta would most likely describe her mother as
Supportive and understanding
Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer to the previous question?
Sure, her stomach tied itself into a double square knot, and her teeth chattered, but she could persevere . . . word by word.
How do Tess's actions contribute to the theme of the passage?
Tess decides to stay at the farm when the barn is torn down, showing perspective can lead to acceptance.
What does the sentence most likely mean? (The Barn)
Tess was crying hard
According to the passage, which of these happens when Gretchen and Aunt Jasmine reach the summit?
They marvel at the natural wonders appearing all around them.
Why does the author compare the Fugitive Slave Law to a law that allows making
To emphasize the absurdity of slavery
What does injustice mean as it is used in the sentence?
Unfairness
What is the most likely reason the author begins the passage by describing Tess's memories in the barn? (The Barn)
to emphasize how important the barn is to Tess
