A Mighty Long Way Chapter 1 Comprehension Check

According to Chapter 1, what type of slaves received better treatment on plantations?

• Darker-skinned slaves

• Lighter-skinned slaves

• All slaves received equal treatment.

• The book does not address this question.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Where did the main character take a summer trip to that changed her view on racism?

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Raleigh

• Boston

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CCSS.RL.8.3

Describe the relationship that Carlotta has with the white boy from New York City in Chapter 1?

• They become very good friends.

• They despise each other.

• They criticize each other's skin color.

• They cannot play due to their different skin color.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

What lesson did the main character learn on her summer vacation?

• Black and white children could never live together in peace.

• There were no places in the country affected by racial segregation.

• There could be friendships between black and white children.

• High school was going to be the easiest time of her life.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which famous Supreme Court case led to school integration?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Marbury v. Madison

• Dred Scott v. Sandford

Where does the main character in A Mighty Long Way live?

• Raleigh, North Carolina

• Little Rock, Arkansas

• Montgomery, Alabama

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is the first name of our main character?

• Carlotta

• Big Daddy

• Cartelyou

• Porter

What happens if slaves were caught with books?

• They were often times killed.

• They were allowed to read.

• They were always given a warning.

• They were sent to school.