"March- Book One": Comprehension Quiz

What was John Lewis doing in 2009?

• Teaching

• Preaching

• Serving in Congress

• Retired

Where did John Lewis grow up?

• New York

• Alabama

• Mississippi

• Tennessee

For which animal did John have a particular affinity?

• Dogs

• Cats

• Rats

• Chickens

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

What did John want to be when he grew up?

• Preacher

• Teacher

• Farmer

• Congressman

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.9A

Why was John's trip to the North so special?

• He bought neapolitan candy

• He rode an escalator for the first time

• He saw whites and blacks getting along

• He was involved in his first protest

Why is Emmett Till famous?

• He began the bus boycott

• He preached for non-violence

• He worked as a lawyer representing African Americans

• He was killed for talking to a white woman

What is the social gospel?

• Spreading joy throughout the world

• Passing out information within the community

• Holding gatherings for Civil Rights

• Applying church principles to today's life

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.8

Injustice means:

• a disrespect for authority

• an unfair act

• a clear appearance

• a broad generalization

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Boycott means:

• refuse to do business with

• look at

• start abruptly

• use with evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What did Brown vs. Board of Education do?

• Brought black and white students together

• Separated black and white students

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.8