A Woman of Courage and Conviction questions

In paragraph 4, the author's word choice conveys a mood of -

• A.confusion

• B. desperation

• C. urgency

• D. panic

In paragraph 7, Mrs. Ellis wishes Keisha good luck most likely because she thinks Keisha -

• A. will need help finding Mrs. Watson's room

• B. is unprepared for visiting Mrs. Watson

• C. will be challenged by Mrs. Watson's attitude

• D. is worried about reading to Mrs. Watson

The purpose of the figurative language in paragraph 8 is to foreshadow -

• A. Mrs. Watson's response to Keisha's essay

• B. Keisha's feelings toward Mrs. Watson

• C. Keisha's attitude about volunteering

• D. Mrs. Watson's first reaction to Keisha

What is the meaning of the word "belligerent?"

• A. strangely familiar

• B. hostile or argumentative

• C. weak or exhausted

• D. overly exaggerated

Which two words are synonyms for "anticipation" in the sentence from paragraph 15?

• expectation

• devotion

• hope

• relief

• sincerity

Which two answers did you choose to describe when she first meets Mrs. Watson vs. after she reads her essay to Mrs. Watson?

• Joyful and energetic

• Irritated and bothered

• Worried and concerned

• Angry and frustrated

• Relieved and proud

Which event is part of the resolution of the story?

• A. Mrs. Watson agrees that Keisha should return the following Thursay.

• B. Mrs. Ellis tells Keisha to visit Mrs. Watson in her room.

• C. Keisha reads her English essay about Rosa Parks to Mrs. Watson.

• D. Mrs. Watson tells Keisha she would rather be alone.

The theme of this story is that -

• A. people should value relationships with family members

• B. first impressions of people can be misleading

• C. people should volunteer at a community service project of their choice

• D. older people have interesting stories to tell about their past