Susan B. Anthony: On Women's Right To Vote

1.Which statement best evaluates Anthony’s bias in this speech?

• A. Anthony is clearly biased against the Constitution as it was written

• B. Anthony is clearly biased against those who jailed her for voting in the election

• C. Anthony is unbiased, objectively quoting the Constitution as it was written.

• D. Anthony shows some bias in favor of women’s right to vote.

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2. In this excerpt, Anthony states that all citizens have the right to vote. In the context of the speech, which of these conclusions can be most reasonably draw

• A. Anthony did not actually vote in the election because women had not yet gained the right to vote

• B. Anthony wants to show that she has no prior record of criminal behavior.

• C. Although she voted in the election, Anthony believes that she committed no crime.

• D. Anthony believes that because women cannot vote, women are above the law and cannot be prosecuted.

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3. What is the purpose of Anthony using the concepts of democracy, aristocracy, and oligarchy in her speech?

• A. Anthony explains the definitions of all three in order to inform her audience.

• B. The difference among the three ideas sets up a contrast to show how the country is really governed.

• C. The similarities in the three ideas allow her to compare how they are alike.

• D. The three words create a rhythmic sound that makes her speech pleasing to the ear

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4. Why does Anthony quote the United States Constitution?

• A. She believes her audience has not read the Constitution.

• B. She cites it to show she knows the law

• C. She uses it as evidence to support her position.

• D. She wants to prove that women are people.

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5. What is the purpose of Anthony’s speech?

• A. to entertain the audience with an anecdote from her life

• B. to explain why she wanted to vote

• C. to persuade the audience she committed no crime

• D. to tell about her experience of being jailed

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6. If you were to deliver a speech to your local school board to advocate for students’ right to use their mobile phones in school, what would be the most appropriate approach to use?

• A. Use formal language and cite logical evidence that supports your position.

• B. Use humor and anecdotal stories for support.

• C. Use informal jargon and cite school rules.

• D. Use testimonials from other students who have had their cell phones confiscated

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7. Why does Anthony refer to women’s enjoyment of liberty’s blessings as a mockery

• A. Anthony believes that women are insulted by not having a chance to vote and secure their freedom.

• B. Anthony chose to end her speech with a joke for the purpose of humor.

• C. Anthony is attempting to prove her point that the Constitution makes fun of women.

• D. Anthony thinks that it is funny that women enjoy the blessings of freedom

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8. Anthony refers to the country being an oligarchy. In the word oligarchy, oli- means few. What does the root –cracy mean?

• A. freedom

• B. government rule

• C. group

• D. state of

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9. Which choice below provides the most narrowed topic for a research project about Women’s Suffrage?

• A. Amendments to the U.S. Constitution

• B. The Impact of Susan B. Anthony on Women’s Right to Vote

• C. Voting in the United States

• D. Women’s Rights

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10. Which source would provide the most information from a reliable source for a research report on Women’s Suffrage?

• A. The United States Constitution

• B. Susan B. Anthony’s journal

• C. an interview with Susan B. Anthony’s descendants

• D. a reference book on women’s rights in the United States

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