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Lizzie Borden Article #1

Authored by Lori Tuter

English

10th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 4+ times

Lizzie Borden Article #1
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following statements can be supported by this news story?

Mr. Borden is a well-respected man in the community.

Lizzie Borden is a suspect in the murder investigation.

The murderer is one of Mr. Borden’s business associates.

Mr. Borden was responsible with finances.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following statements from the article contains an OPINION?

“The deed was committed at No. 62 Second Street, where for years Andrew J. Borden and his wife had lived in happiness.”

“Miss Borden thinks that the party wanted the store for the sale of liquor, and her father refused.”

“The man who had charge of her father’s farm was held in the highest respect by Mr. Borden.”

“It is presumed, from the easy attitude in which his body lay, that he was asleep when the deadly blow was struck.”

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The article states: “Since the discovery of the deed the street in front of the house has been blocked by an anxious throng, eagerly waiting for the news of the awful tragedy and vowing vengeance on the assassin.” This statement implies all of the following about the citizens EXCEPT:

The citizens view the Bordens as important members of their city

The citizens want to see justice for the Bordens.

The citizens suspect foul play within the Borden family.

The citizens are interested in the murder investigation.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

According to the article, all of the following people have been considered or interviewed in the case EXCEPT:

A Portuguese man

Lizzie Borden

Alfred Johnson

An unknown man who wanted to rent Mr. Borden’s store

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The “bogus letter” reveals all of the following to be true about the murderer EXCEPT:

The murderer carefully planned the attack.

The murderer was male.

The murderer was familiar with the Bordens.

The murderer did not intend to kill Mrs. Borden.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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