James Forten Comprehension Test

What does the word persuade mean in the following sentence?

Shaila tried to persuade the judge that she was innocent.

• convince
• instruct
• think
• follow

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word apprentice mean in the following sentence?

Jill became a plumber’s apprentice when she was only 17.

• one who studies science

• one who refuses to learn something new

• one who learns by watching and assisting an experienced worker

• one who reads books and remembers things

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which word BEST completes the following sentence?

Trains are used to _______ goods across the United States.

• thermometer
• transport
• transgraph
• transject

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of these events from the story is described first? (a)  

• James took a job working in a small store.
• James goes to school.
• James Forten becomes a prisoner.
• Thomas Forten falls to his death.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

Which detail supports the idea that sail making is a difficult job?

• Thomas Forten appreciated his job.

• The thread can cut through flesh like a knife.

• James became one of the wealthiest men in Philadelphia.

• Thomas Forten helped in all aspects of sailmaking.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What aspect of U.S. history BEST explains the fact that Thomas Forten has to buy his wife's freedom? (a)  

• slavery
• the Civil War
• The Declaration of Independence
• women's suffrage

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Immediately after Thomas Forten died, James _________. (p. 423)

• continued to go to school

• went to sea

• also died

• was captured

• became a slave

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What happened after the crew of the Royal Louis sighted three enemy ships? (p. 427)

• The Royal Louis lowered its flag.

• Thomas Forten fell to his death.

• They fought a long and violent battle.

• A terrible storm blew the ships far off course.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

What detail from the story BEST supports the idea that Forten was terrified after the Royal Louis surrendered to the British? (p. 427)

• Captain Beasley looked over the prisoners.

• The crew was taken aboard the "Amphyon."

• Once on board the British ship, the boys were separated from the older men.

• There were rumors of captured Africans being sold into slavery.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

The word provisions on page 427 means _______.

(a)   ​

• supplies
• enemies
• victories
• illnesses

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4