Phillis's Big Test

Get out your HMH myBook2 textbook. Reread "Phillis's Big Test" on pages 57-68 and then answer each question. Be sure to keep your book out and use it to help you answer each question.

• Yes, I have reread the story, and I am ready to take my quiz

• No. I have not reread the story, and I may not do well on my quiz

Read “Phillis’s Big Test” and answer each question.

Why did Phillis begin writing poetry?

• She had to teach the Wheatleys’ twins.

• She needed to earn extra money.

• She was inspired by reading it.

• She was bored with Latin.

Read “Phillis’s Big Test” and answer each question.

The passage states that reading books helped Phillis learn and memorize the names of important people, places, and events. What does the word memorize mean as it is used in the passage?

• repeat

• review

• rehearse

• remember

Read “Phillis’s Big Test” and answer each question.

According to the passage, why does Phillis care so much about passing her test?

• She wants to publish a book.

• She wants to return to her family in Africa.

• She wants to get a job that pays more money.

• She wants to thank the Wheatley twins for teaching her.

Read “Phillis’s Big Test” and answer each question.

What was the outcome of Phillis’s examination?

• Phillis was allowed to recite her poetry at the public hall.

• Phillis lost the rights to her poems and never published her book.

• Susanna Wheatley’s friends asked Phillis to read more of her poems.

• Eighteen men signed a document stating that Phillis wrote her poems.

Read “Phillis’s Big Test” and answer each question.

Which sentence best summarizes the passage?

• Phillis recites her poetry at the public hall.

• Phillis works hard to prepare for her examination.

• Phillis reads many books to get ideas for her poetry.

• Phillis becomes close friends with Nathaniel and Mary.