Caesar Rodney

What is the main idea of the text?

• Caesar Rodney was the most important writer of the Declaration of Independence.

• Caesar Rodney's selfless actions were an important part of the creation of the United States.

• Caesar Rodney's vote against independence changed the history of the United States forever.

• Caesar Rodney regretted not returning to Great Britain for cancer treatment that would have saved his life.

What is the author's point of view about Caesar Rodney?

• Caesar Rodney rushed to Philadelphia to make sure that the Thirteen Colonies would stay part of Great Britain.

• Caesar Rodney wanted to be remembered as the man who created independence for the United States.

• Caesar Rodney is an important figure in United States history who should be admired.

• Caesar Rodney was an important man in United States history who survived cancer.

Which detail supports the idea that Rodney's ride to Philadelphia was risky?

• "If the wrong person even suspected how important this ride was to the Colonies, Rodney's mission and his life might be in danger." (Paragraph 3)

• "The journey from Dover, Delaware, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was normally a two-day trip — thirty hours on horseback." (Paragraph 5)

• "A tired Rodney had just returned to his home from military duty in southern Delaware when the messenger arrived at his house, carrying the letter from Thomas McKean." (Paragraph 9)

• "Caesar was now in Philadelphia, and it was late — too late to stop and take a bath or change clothes." (Paragraph 12)

In paragraph 13, the word "sensible" most closely means —

• rich

• smart

• angry

• strong

Paragraph 7 says, "For three weeks the members of the Continental Congress debated the issue: Should or shouldn’t they do it? What would happen if they did? What would happen if they didn’t?" What are the members of the Continental Congress debating?

• If they should make George Washington the first president.

• If Caesar Rodney is correct.

• If the Colonies should free themselves.

• If they should have another meeting.

How did Rodney risk his life when he voted for the revolution?

• He knew he would not be able to get the medical help he needed in Great Britain.

• He knew he would have to fight and most likely die.

• He got a cold when riding his horse and almost died.

• His family kicked him out of the house because they did not agree.

How did the state of Delaware honor Caesar Rodney?

• They put up a monument for him.

• They named a town after him.

• They created a specific holiday to honor him.

• They put his face on one side of the state quarter.