Paul Jennings: From Slavery to Freedom FSA Review
Authored by Megan Axelrod
English
5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which statement supports the idea that Jennings had an eventful life?
"Paul Jennings's story begins in Virginia."
"When Mr. Madison died in 1836, Jennings was still enslaved."
"In 1848, Jennings played a quiet role in a bold plan."
"None of those people had traveled as far as Jennings, though..."
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Select the two sentences that tell how Daniel Webster changed Paul Jennings's life.
He asked Jennings to write a book.
He helped Jennings become a free man.
He told Jennings how to save the portrait.
He discovered a plot to free 77 slaves.
He gave Jennings a job to support himself.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
One main idea of the article is that Paul Jennings met many famous people and witnessed major historical events while he was a slave. Which of the following describes a second main idea of the article?
As a free man, Jennings wrote an important book about his life and times.
While still a slave, Jennings was owned by James Madison and then his wife, Dolley.
As a servant in Washington, Jennings worked long hours serving White House guests.
After Daniel Webster gave him his freedom, Jennings worked for a time as his butler.
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CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the word dreary as it is used in this sentence?
"Jennings found the nation's capital to be 'a dreary place.'" (paragraph 3)
important
lively
dull
rainy
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Read this quotation by Dolley Madison from the article.
"I directed my servants in what manner to remove it from the wall, remaining with them until it was done." (paragraph 8)
Why does the author include this information?
to show that Dolley Madison may not have told the truth
to explain how to take a picture down from the wall
to show what kind of work Jennings did
to share Dolley Madison's writing style
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RI.4.8
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RL.4.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Part A: How does the author support the idea that Jenning's role in the slave escape in 1848 was quiet?
She provides quotes by people who were there.
She quotes documents from the time period.
She cites facts that confirm Jennings's secrecy.
She uses emotion to convince the reader.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Part B: Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer in Part A?
"Seventy-seven black slaves in Washington, D.C., made a plan to escape."
"Jennings helped one young girl he had known at the Madison's join the group."
"Sadly, the plot was discovered, and we do not know what happened to the young girl."
"The police never knew about Jenning's involvement."
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RF.5.4C
CCSS.RI.5.1
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