8.4.1 A House Divided
Authored by DAVID MOLINARO
English
8th Grade
CCSS covered
Used 304+ times
AI Actions
Add similar questions
Adjust reading levels
Convert to real-world scenario
Translate activity
More...
Content View
Student View
14 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
According to the speech, what does Lincoln believe will be the outcome of the conflict?
All states will be slave states or all states will be free states.
The Union will be disbanded to allow for independent regions.
A new Union will be formed from states in the South and North.
Some states will be slave states and other states will be free states.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence from the conclusion best supports the following analogy?
In my opinion, it will not cease, until a crisis shall have been reached, and passed.
“A house divided against itself cannot stand.”
“Two years ago the Republicans of the nation mustered over thirteen hundred thousand strong.”
“Did we brave all then to falter now?”
“The result is not doubtful.”
“We shall not fail—if we stand firm, we shall not fail.”
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which statement best characterizes Lincoln’s tone in the speech?
Lincoln allows humor to guide him.
Lincoln speaks with firm confidence.
Lincoln allows his anger to show through.
Lincoln speaks uncertainty about the conflict.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence from the speech most strongly supports the answer to question 3?
“Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Convention,”
“If we could first know where we are, and whither we are tending, we could then better judge what to do, and how to do it.”
“In my opinion, it will not cease, until a crisis shall have been reached, and passed.”
“Wise councils may accelerate or mistakes delay it, but, sooner or later the victory is sure to come.”
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word matches the definition?
a person who supports and campaigns for an idea or plan of action
agitation
augment
advocate
augment
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word matches the definition?
nervous excitement or uneasiness
whither
agitation
advocate
policy
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term matches the definition?
to make greater or bigger in size
whither
policy
agitation
augment
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
Continue with Google
Continue with Email
Continue with Classlink
Continue with Clever
or continue with
Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?
Similar Resources on Wayground
10 questions
Comparison
Quiz
•
7th - 9th Grade
14 questions
Spelling 1
Quiz
•
7th - 8th Grade
10 questions
Uncle Marcos Concept Vocabulary
Quiz
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Here We Go 1, Active Grammar Quiz
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
10 questions
Present Simple or Continuous
Quiz
•
7th - 9th Grade
12 questions
Grammar Practice Worksheet: Third Conditional
Quiz
•
8th Grade
19 questions
Unit 10 Cutting Edge Pre - Intermediate
Quiz
•
KG - University
15 questions
dobieranie - egzamin gimnazjalny
Quiz
•
7th - 9th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
15 questions
Fractions on a Number Line
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
10 questions
Probability Practice
Quiz
•
4th Grade
15 questions
Probability on Number LIne
Quiz
•
4th Grade
20 questions
Equivalent Fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
22 questions
fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
6 questions
Appropriate Chromebook Usage
Lesson
•
7th Grade
10 questions
Greek Bases tele and phon
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
Discover more resources for English
10 questions
Greek Bases tele and phon
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
15 questions
Making Inferences
Quiz
•
7th - 12th Grade
10 questions
SOL REVIEW 4: Organizational Patterns
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
12 questions
Final Figurative Language Review
Lesson
•
6th - 8th Grade
5 questions
Legends, Leaders, & Changemakers: Barack Obama
Interactive video
•
6th - 8th Grade
25 questions
Making Inferences
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
20 questions
Active and Passive Voice
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
13 questions
Types of Conflict
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade