My Brother Martin

We met the MINISTER this morning.
What is another word for MINISTER?

• church leader
• traveling musician
• government official
• speech writer

I wrote a paragraph about my ANCESTORS.
What is another word for ANCESTORS?

• future business goals
• favorite activities
• summer vacation
• past family members

They have been in business for GENERATIONS.
What is another word for GENERATIONS?

• about 30 year periods
• about 100 year periods
• about 2 year periods
• about 5 year periods

The mother hen is SHIELDING her chicks.
What is another word for SHIELDING?

• admiring
• protecting
• parading
• grooming

I AVOIDED that cliff.
What is another word for AVOIDED?

• drew pictures of
• paid attention to
• stayed away from
• climbed down from

Please put the table by the PULPIT.
What is another word for PULPIT?

• entrance
• platform
• bookcase
• microphone

John gave us NUMEROUS excuses.
What is another word for NUMEROUS?

• several
• excellent
• ridiculous
• annoying

Which of the following in an opinion from the selection?

• Christine was born earlier than expected.
• The King children's father was an important minister.
• The King children grew up in their grandparent's home.
• Christine and her brothers played the piano. 

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?

• to describe the childhood of a famous person
• to explain why it is important for children to behave
• to tell how to become a professional musician
• to persuade parents to watch their children more closely

Which of the following is a main idea from the selection?

• The King children grew up when laws kept black and white people apart
• The King children hardly ever went to picture shows or Grant Park
• The King children played pranks on people that walked down the street
• The King children stayed close to home so they would be protected