RI6.5 and RI6.6 Review

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RI6.5, RI6.6​, and L6.5

Multiple Choice

The author thinks that Madison has not been recognized enough for his

accomplishments, while other presidents may have been recognized too much for

theirs. Which sentence from the passage best supports the above statement?

• “It was in this position that he first met Thomas Jefferson, who would become

  Madison’s lifelong friend and ally.” (paragraph 2)

• “When Thomas Jefferson was elected the nation’s third president, Madison

  became his secretary of state.” (paragraph 7)

• “Jefferson’s work is legendary, even though the Declaration now has less effect on

  the everyday lives of American citizens than the Constitution does.” (paragraph 6)

• “In 1809, Madison became the nation’s fourth president.” (paragraph 8)

Multiple Select

Read these sentences from the passage.

The youngest representative in the group, Madison attended the congress

meetings for four years beginning in 1780. He helped make many critical

decisions during these meetings. Meanwhile, his friend Thomas Jefferson

only attended congress for about two years.

What are the two most likely reasons that the author included these lines in

the passage?

• to suggest that Madison did more than Jefferson

• to describe the decisions made by leaders of the past

• to compare leaders from long ago with leaders today

• to show that Madison and Jefferson were friends

• to support the idea that Madison should get more credit

Multiple Choice

Choose the boxed phrase that best completes the sentence.

In paragraph 10, the author______

• restates important points

• introduces new arguments

• offers an alternative view

Multiple Choice

This question has two parts. First answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

Part A

Which claim can be made about Madison based on the passage?

• Madison resented Jefferson’s fame.

• Madison was dedicated to the rights of all people.

• Madison authored the Declaration of Independence.

• Madison failed in his duties during the War of 1812.

Multiple Select

Part B

Which two sentences from the passage support the answer in Part A?

• “During this time, Madison also exhibited his dedication to independence by

  passing new laws that would give the colonists freedom of religion.” (paragraph 2)

• “The youngest representative in the group, Madison attended the congress

  meetings for four years beginning in 1780.” (paragraph 3)

• “Meanwhile, his friend Thomas Jefferson only attended congress for about

  two years.” (paragraph 3)

• “In fact, Madison is known as the Father of the Constitution because he played

  such an important part in its creation.” (paragraph 4)

• “President Madison faced enormous challenges during this time, including a

  shocking setback.” (paragraph 8)

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