First and Secondhand Account Quiz

In 1843, thousands of people began traveling across America to the open lands of the West. Most of these people followed a path known as the Oregon Trail. This is an example of.....

• Firsthand Account

• Secondhand Account

I was thrown under the wagon wheel, which passed over and badly crushed my leg before my father could stop the team. He picked me up and saw the extent of the injury …is an example of.....

• Firsthand Account

• Secondhand Account

From a secondhand account, the reader gets more background information about what the event was about (Oregon Trail).

• True

• False

From a firsthand account, the reader gets a better understanding why the Oregon Trail was so dangerous.

• True

• False

"I used to feel along the square stiff boxwood hedges, and, guided by the sense of smell would find the first violets and lilies." Is a....

• Firsthand Account

• Secondhand Account

"She felt her way along the bushes. She raised her head to catch the smell of the spring flowers." Is a.....

• Firsthand Account

• Secondhand Account

How confident are you in identifying what a Firsthand and Secondhand Account is from reading a text?

• I would like more practice

• Somewhat confident, but need more practice

• Very confident

• I am not sure