The Truth about George Washington CP2 21-22

15. Which statement from the passage BEST supports the idea that George Washington was famous despite the myths that were told about him?

• After all, he helped the Colonists win the war against England and was the first President of the United States.

• He was a general in the Revolutionary War.

• This story was made up by a biographer, Mason Weems, who wanted to describe George Washington as an honest man.

• Perhaps this story was told to make people think he was very strong.

16. Which of these statements BEST summarizes the main ideas within the text?

• George Washington was the most honest president in United States history.

• George Washington faced many interesting challenges as president.

• George Washington's strength helped carry the army through the Revolutionary War.

• George Washington was a famous president who has been the subject of many interesting myths.

17. The author states that the story of George Washington cutting down a cherry tree was not true. What does the author claim to be the reason behind the creation of this myth?

• to show that George Washington was very strong as a child

• to show that George Washington enjoyed chopping things down with his hatchet

• to show that George Washington did not like nature

• to show that George Washington told the truth

18. Part A: How did the paragraph "A Flying Dollar" add to the development of the text?

• It explained how George Washington threw a silver dollar across a river.

• It added to the list of myths told about George Washington.

• It explained that George Washington was very strong.

• It showed that silver dollars have not always existed.

19. Part B: Which sentence from the passage BEST supports the correct answer to Part A?

• He was a general in the Revolutionary War.

• It is unlikely that anyone could throw that far.

• The river is a mile wide, and there were no silver dollars during this time.

• Perhaps this story was made up to make people think he was very strong.

20. Which sentence from the passage BEST supports the idea that George Washington's false teeth were uncomfortable?

• People actually thought he had false teeth that were made from wood.

• George Washington lost his teeth when he was very young.

• They were carved from hippopotamus ivory and even gold.

• He had to bite down all the time to keep his mouth shut.

21. Which statement about George Washington is considered a fact?

• The most interesting thing about his false teeth was how they were wired.

• Maybe that is why he always looked so serious.

• He was a general in the Revolutionary War.

• Perhaps this story was told to make people think he was very strong.

22. Which of these statements BEST summarizes the main ideas within the text?

• George Washington was the most honest president in United States history.

• George Washington faced many interesting challenges as the president.

• George Washington's strength helped carry the army through the Revolutionary War.

• George Washington was a famous president who has been the subject of many interesting myths.