Seabiscuit

Seabiscuit

8th - 10th Grade

13 Qs

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Seabiscuit

Seabiscuit

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th - 10th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RI.8.10, RI.11-12.9, RI.8.1

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13 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

1. What problem did Seabiscuit face in the race? 
The track was not dry.
The track was new to him.
His jockey was new to him.
His blinders bothered him.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Rosemont's jockey do during the race to try to overtake Seabiscuit?
Held Rosemont back to wait for Seabiscuit to slow down
Moved Rosemont through openings in the field of horses
Moved Rosemont to the outside to gallop at full speed
Pushed Rosemont so hard that the horse broke its leg

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The author creates suspense by
Revealing that Seabiscuit's jockey was blind in one eye
Noting differences in the workout methods used by the trainers
 Describing what occurred during the delay before the winner was announced
Explaining why people blamed Red Pollard for losing the race

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Seabiscuit lose the race?
Charles Howard bet against him.
Special Agent passed Seabiscuit.
Rosemont frightened Seabiscuit.
Pollard was blind in his right eye.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who wrote the book Seabiscuit?
Catherine Marshall
Christina Schwarz
Laura Hillenbrand
John Jakes

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In this excerpt, Hillenbrand attempts to persuade readers by
Explaining what the finish photo showed about the race
 Telling the positions of various horses during the race
Offering a second reason why Pollard allowed Rosemont to get close
Expressing her feelings about horse racing in general

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.8

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of Seabiscuit's jockey?
Charley Howard
George Rosemont
 Tommy Luther
Red Pollard

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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