'All Together Now' Test Practice

According to the essay, who does Barbara Jordan think should work on race relations?

• elected officials

• children

• parents

• Bosnians

How does Barbara Jordan appeal to authority in "All Together Now"?

• She says we should appeal to elected officials to solve the problem of race relations.

• She mentions Martin Luther King, Jr. and former President Lyndon B. Johnson

• She says Americans should be the authorities on race relations

• She talks about the situation in Bosnia in the 1990s

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In the essay, why does Barbara Jordan mention the conflict in Bosnia?

• It shows that people of different ethnic backgrounds can live in peace.

• It shows that people of different ethnic backgrounds are not getting along

• It shows that other countries have a history much like ours

• It shows what happens in a place with strong civil rights laws

According to "All Together Now," what might happen if we do not pay attention to civil rights?

• We might end up like Bosnia

• We will have to pass more laws

• We will have to march in protet

• We will end up with unhappy children

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

According to Barbara Jordan in "All Together Now," why should we put our faith in young people?

• They learn quickly and easily.

• They are born without prejudice.

• They want everyone to live in peace.

• They are kinder than adults.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How can you tell that this statement from "All Together Now" is an opinion?

I must be willing to accept people who don't look as I do and don't talk as I do.

• It appeals to reason.

• It can be proved true.

• It cannot be proved true.

• It is the opinion of an expert.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

How can you tell that this statement from "All Together Now" is an appeal to emotion?

One thing is clear to me: We, as human beings, must be willing to accept people who are different from ourselves.

• It contains the opinion of an expert.

• It contains a logical argument.

• It conveys strong feelings.

• i reveals the author's opinion.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

Why does Barbara Jordan care about other people?

• She has been taught to do so.

• She is following her children's example.

• They are her fellow human beings.

• It is part of her job.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Jordan want to persuade her readers to do in "All Together Now"?

• work to improve human relationships

• follow the example set by their children

• support laws that promote tolerance.

• organize marches in support of civil rights

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What can you tell about Barbara Jordan from reading "All Together Now"?

• She was impatient and impractical

• She was a brilliant speaker

• She was tired and hopeless

• She was thoughtful and caring

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2