Ain't I a Woman Comprehension Quiz

Which of the following best summarizes Sojourner Truth's argument in Ain't I a Lady?

• Women are superior to men.

• All women deserve the same rights as all men.

• The black community should begin fighting for women’s rights.

• Black women deserve the same rights as white women.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following best describes Truth’s tone in “Ain’t I A Woman?”

• Defensive

• Encouraging

• Demanding

• Serene

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CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A

As it is used in paragraph 6, “obliged” most nearly means

• thankful

• in need of

• morally bound to an action

• disappointed

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Throughout this speech, Sojourner Truth repeats the phrase “Ain’t I a woman?” Why do you think she chooses to repeat this?

• To emphasize who is her audience/who she is speaking to

• Because it's a catchy speech giving device

• She uses it as punctuation to her thoughts

• To remind the reader why she is writing this speech

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What do you believe Truth’s claim is in this speech?

• "these women together ought to be able to turn it back , and get it right side up again" (paragraph 5)

• "I have borne thirteen children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, and when I cried out with my mother's grief, none but Jesus heard me" (paragraph 2)

• "I think that 'twixt the negroes of the South and the women at the North, all talking about rights, the white men will be in a fix pretty soon" (paragraph 1)

• "...intellect' That's it, honey. What's that got to do with women's rights or negroes' rights?" (paragraph 3)

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.9A

What is Truth referring to when she says, "the white men will be in a fix pretty soon" (paragraph 1)

• "White men" need to continue the way they treat women and African Americans

• "White men" need to give more rights to only white women

• "White men" are facing confrontation from various people

• "White men" are making her proud and confident

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.W.7.9A

What is the main conflict expressed throughout the speech?

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

Who/what is Truth referencing when she says, "the little man in black?" (paragraph 4)

• religion

• priests

• the government

• judges

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.W.7.9A

Who/what is Truth referring to when she says, "...first woman God ever made?" (paragraph 5)

• Mary Magdalene

• Eve

• Herself

• all women

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the most common literary device used in her speech?

• foreshadowing

• metaphor

• simile

• alliteration