Short Story - American History
Authored by Janet Roberson
English
9th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why is Elena curious about the family she watches through the window?
She doesn't like old people.
She thinks they murdered someone.
She feels part of the life she sees in the house.
She likes to play with their puppy.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What makes Elena happy on the day of President Kennedy’s death?
She has been invited to study with Eugene at his house.
She thinks he is a terrible president.
She gets to go to a concert.
She is going to Puerto Rico.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why does Elena go to Eugene’s house?
to watch tv
to have dinner
to study with him
to help him plant vegetables in his garden
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RI.1.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What happens when Elena goes to Eugene’s house?
She invites Elena in for a soft drink.
Eugene's mother says that Eugene is not home and to come back later.
She tells her to bring her mother with her.
Eugene’s mother turns her away, telling her that she will not be allowed to study with Eugene.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI. 9-10.1
CCSS.RI.11-12.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does his mother say to Elena?
She hopes she is smart and can help Eugene.
She tells her that she cannot study with Eugene and that she should go home.
She tells her to come back in an hour.
She tells her that she is happy to have her in her home.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI. 9-10.1
CCSS.RI.11-12.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is Elena’s and Eugene’s mothers' concern about their friendship?
They both feel that their children should not associate with each other.
They hope they get married.
They hope they become homecoming candidates.
They want them to get good grades and study together.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RI.9-10.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which 1960s issue is most relevant to Elena’s experiences?
equal rights for African Americans
strong ethnic divisions in urban areas
Martin Luther King's assassination
Illegal immigrant removal
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
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