
Abigail Adams Reading Comprehension
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Abigail Adams was born on November 22, 1744. Adams was the wife of one American president and the mother of another American president. She married John Adams, the second president of the United States on October 25, 1764. John and Abigail Adams had six children together. One of their sons, John Quincy Adams, would later become the sixth president of the United States. Abigail Adams is most remembered for the letters that she wrote back and forth to her husband while he was working with the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. John Adams would frequently write to her and ask for her advice on both social and political issues of the time. The letters of Abigail Adams to her husband, John Adams, are part of Revolutionary War history because they serve as a firsthand eye-witness account of political life during this time.Abigail Adams is also known as the first “First Lady” to live in the White House, which became the official residence of the presidential family, after the nation's capital was relocated to Washington, D.C. in 1800. The “First Lady” enjoyed life at the newly built White House mansion even though it was still under construction when the “First Family” moved in. When Thomas Jefferson defeated Adams in the presidential election of 1800, Abigail and her family moved back to Quincy, Massachusetts. After leaving the White House, Abigail Adams continued to write letters to famous Americans of the time like Thomas Jefferson. She also followed John Quincy’s political career with great interest. Abigail Adams died from typhoid fever at the age of 73 on October 28, 1818. Both John and Abigail are buried together in a family crypt in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Abigail Adams was not…
A First Lady.
Mother of the president
A member of congress
The first woman to live in the White House.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Abigail Adams was born on November 22, 1744. Adams was the wife of one American president and the mother of another American president. She married John Adams, the second president of the United States on October 25, 1764. John and Abigail Adams had six children together. One of their sons, John Quincy Adams, would later become the sixth president of the United States. Abigail Adams is most remembered for the letters that she wrote back and forth to her husband while he was working with the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. John Adams would frequently write to her and ask for her advice on both social and political issues of the time. The letters of Abigail Adams to her husband, John Adams, are part of Revolutionary War history because they serve as a firsthand eye-witness account of political life during this time. Abigail Adams is also known as the first “First Lady” to live in the White House, which became the official residence of the presidential family, after the nation's capital was relocated to Washington, D.C. in 1800. The “First Lady” enjoyed life at the newly built White House mansion even though it was still under construction when the “First Family” moved in. When Thomas Jefferson defeated Adams in the presidential election of 1800, Abigail and her family moved back to Quincy, Massachusetts. After leaving the White House, Abigail Adams continued to write letters to famous Americans of the time like Thomas Jefferson. She also followed John Quincy’s political career with great interest. Abigail Adams died from typhoid fever at the age of 73 on October 28, 1818. Both John and Abigail are buried together in a family crypt in Quincy, Massachusetts.
What happened in the selection?
1818
John Adams became President.
The Adams’ family returned to Quincy, Massachusetts.
Abigail Adams moved into the White House in Washington, D>C>
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.3
CCSS.RI.7.3
CCSS.RI.8.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Abigail Adams was born on November 22, 1744. Adams was the wife of one American president and the mother of another American president. She married John Adams, the second president of the United States on October 25, 1764. John and Abigail Adams had six children together. One of their sons, John Quincy Adams, would later become the sixth president of the United States. Abigail Adams is most remembered for the letters that she wrote back and forth to her husband while he was working with the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. John Adams would frequently write to her and ask for her advice on both social and political issues of the time. The letters of Abigail Adams to her husband, John Adams, are part of Revolutionary War history because they serve as a firsthand eye-witness account of political life during this time. Abigail Adams is also known as the first “First Lady” to live in the White House, which became the official residence of the presidential family, after the nation's capital was relocated to Washington, D.C. in 1800. The “First Lady” enjoyed life at the newly built White House mansion even though it was still under construction when the “First Family” moved in. When Thomas Jefferson defeated Adams in the presidential election of 1800, Abigail and her family moved back to Quincy, Massachusetts. After leaving the White House, Abigail Adams continued to write letters to famous Americans of the time like Thomas Jefferson. She also followed John Quincy’s political career with great interest. Abigail Adams died from typhoid fever at the age of 73 on October 28, 1818. Both John and Abigail are buried together in a family crypt in Quincy, Massachusetts.
What question can be answered from the third paragraph?
When was Abigail married to John Adams?
Which son later became America’s sixth president?
Who was the first “First Lady” to live in the White House when the capital was relocated to Washington, DC?
When did Abigail Adams die?
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Abigail Adams was born on November 22, 1744. Adams was the wife of one American president and the mother of another American president. She married John Adams, the second president of the United States on October 25, 1764. John and Abigail Adams had six children together. One of their sons, John Quincy Adams, would later become the sixth president of the United States. Abigail Adams is most remembered for the letters that she wrote back and forth to her husband while he was working with the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. John Adams would frequently write to her and ask for her advice on both social and political issues of the time. The letters of Abigail Adams to her husband, John Adams, are part of Revolutionary War history because they serve as a firsthand eye-witness account of political life during this time.Abigail Adams is also known as the first “First Lady” to live in the White House, which became the official residence of the presidential family, after the nation's capital was relocated to Washington, D.C. in 1800. The “First Lady” enjoyed life at the newly built White House mansion even though it was still under construction when the “First Family” moved in. When Thomas Jefferson defeated Adams in the presidential election of 1800, Abigail and her family moved back to Quincy, Massachusetts. After leaving the White House, Abigail Adams continued to write letters to famous Americans of the time like Thomas Jefferson. She also followed John Quincy’s political career with great interest. Abigail Adams died from typhoid fever at the age of 73 on October 28, 1818. Both John and Abigail are buried together in a family crypt in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Which of the following is not true?
Abigail Adams wrote letters to her husband when he was in Philadelphia, PA.
Abigail’s son became the second president of the US.
Abigail Adams was the wife of an American President.
Abigail wrote letters to Thomas Jefferson.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Abigail Adams was born on November 22, 1744. Adams was the wife of one American president and the mother of another American president. She married John Adams, the second president of the United States on October 25, 1764. John and Abigail Adams had six children together. One of their sons, John Quincy Adams, would later become the sixth president of the United States. Abigail Adams is most remembered for the letters that she wrote back and forth to her husband while he was working with the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. John Adams would frequently write to her and ask for her advice on both social and political issues of the time. The letters of Abigail Adams to her husband, John Adams, are part of Revolutionary War history because they serve as a firsthand eye-witness account of political life during this time.Abigail Adams is also known as the first “First Lady” to live in the White House, which became the official residence of the presidential family, after the nation's capital was relocated to Washington, D.C. in 1800. The “First Lady” enjoyed life at the newly built White House mansion even though it was still under construction when the “First Family” moved in. When Thomas Jefferson defeated Adams in the presidential election of 1800, Abigail and her family moved back to Quincy, Massachusetts. After leaving the White House, Abigail Adams continued to write letters to famous Americans of the time like Thomas Jefferson. She also followed John Quincy’s political career with great interest. Abigail Adams died from typhoid fever at the age of 73 on October 28, 1818. Both John and Abigail are buried together in a family crypt in Quincy, Massachusetts.
What does the word “crypt” mean in the last paragraph?
House
Earth
Tomb
Water
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Abigail Adams was born on November 22, 1744. Adams was the wife of one American president and the mother of another American president. She married John Adams, the second president of the United States on October 25, 1764. John and Abigail Adams had six children together. One of their sons, John Quincy Adams, would later become the sixth president of the United States. Abigail Adams is most remembered for the letters that she wrote back and forth to her husband while he was working with the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. John Adams would frequently write to her and ask for her advice on both social and political issues of the time. The letters of Abigail Adams to her husband, John Adams, are part of Revolutionary War history because they serve as a firsthand eye-witness account of political life during this time.Abigail Adams is also known as the first “First Lady” to live in the White House, which became the official residence of the presidential family, after the nation's capital was relocated to Washington, D.C. in 1800. The “First Lady” enjoyed life at the newly built White House mansion even though it was still under construction when the “First Family” moved in. When Thomas Jefferson defeated Adams in the presidential election of 1800, Abigail and her family moved back to Quincy, Massachusetts. After leaving the White House, Abigail Adams continued to write letters to famous Americans of the time like Thomas Jefferson. She also followed John Quincy’s political career with great interest. Abigail Adams died from typhoid fever at the age of 73 on October 28, 1818. Both John and Abigail are buried together in a family crypt in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Abigail Adams is famous for being a “First Lady,” and…
For becoming a president herself.
For the letters she wrote back and forth to an American president.
For living during the Revolutionary War.
For having 6 children.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Abigail Adams was born on November 22, 1744. Adams was the wife of one American president and the mother of another American president. She married John Adams, the second president of the United States on October 25, 1764. John and Abigail Adams had six children together. One of their sons, John Quincy Adams, would later become the sixth president of the United States. Abigail Adams is most remembered for the letters that she wrote back and forth to her husband while he was working with the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. John Adams would frequently write to her and ask for her advice on both social and political issues of the time. The letters of Abigail Adams to her husband, John Adams, are part of Revolutionary War history because they serve as a firsthand eye-witness account of political life during this time.Abigail Adams is also known as the first “First Lady” to live in the White House, which became the official residence of the presidential family, after the nation's capital was relocated to Washington, D.C. in 1800. The “First Lady” enjoyed life at the newly built White House mansion even though it was still under construction when the “First Family” moved in. When Thomas Jefferson defeated Adams in the presidential election of 1800, Abigail and her family moved back to Quincy, Massachusetts. After leaving the White House, Abigail Adams continued to write letters to famous Americans of the time like Thomas Jefferson. She also followed John Quincy’s political career with great interest. Abigail Adams died from typhoid fever at the age of 73 on October 28, 1818. Both John and Abigail are buried together in a family crypt in Quincy, Massachusetts.
What is implied by the following sentence:Abigail Adams is also known as the first “First Lady” to live in the White House, which became the official residence of the presidential family after the nation's capital was relocated to Washington D.C. in 1800.
The nation’s capital was always located in Washington, D.C.
Abigail Adams was the last “First Lady” to live in the White House.
Abigail Adams was the second “First Lady” to live in the White House.
The nation’s capital was in a different location before it was in Washington, D.C.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
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