Zeta May Into Reading Practice

Why was Abigail Adams called "Mrs. President"?

• she worked for the president

• she wanted to be the president

• she was friends with the president

• she shared her ideas with the president

What is the MAIN question that is answered in the essay about Abigail Adams?

• Why was Abigail Adams a good leader?

• Who taught Abigail Adams to be a leader?

• How long was Abigail Adams a good leader?

• What did Abigail Adams get for being a leader?

Why did W.E.B. Du Bois MOST LIKELY become a leader?

• he liked to have fun

• he needed a new job

• he cared about people

• he wanted to be famous

Anthony writes that W.E.B. Du Bois showed people how to make positive changes. What does the word positive mean?

• fast

• little

• loud

• good

How were Abigail Adams and W.E.B. Du Bois alike?

• they both sold land

• they both helped others

• they both were teachers

• they both went to college

Which BEST tells who the author says makes a good leader?

• someone who works alone

• someone who listens to others

• someone who has many friends

• someone who is chosen by people

The passage says that leaders help solve problems. What does the word problem mean?

• things that are going wrong

• things that are going well

• things that are done in groups

• things that are helpful for people

Who chooses the governor?

• the president

• the city council

• the legislators

• people in a state

Who makes the laws in a state?

• the mayor

• the legislators

• the president

• the city council

Why did the author MOST LIKELY write the passage?

• to show what the president does

• to describe rules that keep people safe

• to explain how to become a legislator

• to tell about people who work in government