Keeping Mr. John Holton Alive

How can you tell that "Keeping Mr. Holton Alive" is historical fiction?

• Tells a story with a happy ending

• Gives factual information

• Tells a story about the past

• Has stanzas and lines

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

In the Author's Note, it mentions several reasons why the Buxton Settlement thrived. Which is one important reason?

• People who chose to live in the settlement were required to purchase land, with very little interest loans.

• People who chose to live in the settlement paid rent.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

The Buxton Settlement thrived because-

• it was located in Canada.

• it was self-sufficient.

• the people were all freed slaves.

• the people were all white.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What happened to Mrs. Holton's husband?

• He moved to another country.

• He was taken to Africa.

• He mysteriously disappeared.

• He was killed on May 7, 1859.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

At first, Elijah didn't want to take the nickel, but he eventually took it. What convinced him to take it?

• He likes nickels more than dimes.

• It was better for him to take the nickel, than to allow Mrs. Holton to throw it away.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Based on the text, for what is the Buxton Settlement known for?

• its big celebrations

• its opportunity for freedom

• its customs

• its woodwork

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What characteristic describes Mrs. Holton?

• Serious

• Mean

• Shy

• Generous

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which is a detail that shows what Elijah's relationship with his parents was like?

• I ran all the way home to tell Ma and Pa the good news?

• Mr. Leroy didn't even wipe the tears away.

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Why does Mrs. Holton give Mr. Leroy so much money?

• because Mr. Leroy charges a lot

• because she doesn't know how to count

• because she wants Mr. Leroy to have his family, since she couldn't have her husband

• because she is mean

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

What conflict does Mr. Leroy face?

• Does he need to fire Elijah?

• Does he keep the box, with so much money?

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3