Barack Obama

Barack Obama included the quote in paragraph 1 most likely to....

• A. Highlight his accomlishments
• B. emphasize why America is the great nation it is today
• C. explain why the American people should vote for him
• D. illustrate the main idea in his speech to follow

What does Barack Obama mean when he says "we have more work to do" in paragraph 4?

• A. He is aware of people struggling and agrees we can do more to help
• B. He is inspiring youth today to get up and help out
• C. He wants to prove to his audience that they can change the future
• D. He trust that if we all put our mind to it we can help those around us

In paragraph 2, the word retribution means?

• A. resentment
• B. punishment
• C. pain
• D. empowerment

4. Which phrase from the speech best shows the audience what Barack Obama believes is great about America?

• A. we are called to reaffirm our values and our commitments
• B. we gather to affirm the greatness of our nation
• C. People don't expect the government to solve all their problems
• D. They know the have to work hard to get ahead

5. What is the main purpose of the speech?

• A. to inform
• B. to entertain
• C. to persuade
• D. to describe

6. What is the most likely reason that the speaker has included specific stories and examples in paragraph 4? 

• A. to give the audience something to relate to 
• B. to compare his life to what life is like in America
• C. to educate Americans about what life is really like
• D. to stimulate the experience of many

7. The end of the speech was written to leave the audience with a feeling of-

• A. happiness
• B. uncertainty 
• C. empowerment
• D. frustration