Barbara Frietchie

What was the author's purpose in writing Barbara Frietchie?

• challenge ideas about the flag
• explain how the flag was made
• tell the story of a brave lady
• describe how a battle was won

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

How does Stonewall Jackson feel when the old woman tells him to shoot at her, but spare his country's flag?

• frightened
• foolish
• confused
  determined
• confused

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Barbara Frietchie was a--

• dynamic character

• static character

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which is the best theme for the poem?

• The Civil War
• Bravery
• Never be afraid to stand up for what you believe in
• Respect your elders

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the setting for the poem?

• Frederic, Michigan

• Frederick, Maryland

• Gettysburg

• Atlanta

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

During which war did Barbara Frietchie display her bravery?

• Revolutionary War

• War of 1812

• Civil War

• WWI

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Based on the following line in the poem, what does the term horde mean?

To the eyes of the famished rebel horde.

• to keep

• to throw away

• small group

• large, moving group

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Known as the "Stars and Bars", which flag is being described in the following lines?

Forty flags with their silver stars

Forty flags with their crimson bars,

• Union flag

• Confederate flag

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Based on the following lines, what is the poet saying about the general's character?

A shade of sadness, a blush of shame,

Over the face of the leader came;

The nobler nature within him stirred

To life at that woman's deed and word;

"Who touches a hair of yon gray head

Dies like a dog! March on!" he said.

• Jackson is ashamed to be in this town.

• Jackson is furious at the bravery of this old woman.

• Jackson is a man of honor who respects the heroism of the old woman.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Based on the following lines, what can you infer about the poet's loyalties?

Ever its torn folds rose and fell

On the loyal winds that loved it well;

• John Greenleaf Whittier was loyal to the Union.

• John Greenleaf Whittier was loyal to the Confederacy.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10