A Letter from Colonial Williamsburg (G4M4U3)

Based on "A Letter from Colonial Williamsburg", what does Edward usually do when he is off from school?

• He works in his father's store.

• He makes pies with his sister.

• He rides horses on a friend's farm.

• He does housework with his mother.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

In "A Letter from Colonial Williamsburg," how does Edward use evidence to support the idea that he is worried?

• by telling about the business his father runs

• by including information about the school he attends

• by explaining that he and his family miss life in England

• by describing what the men at his home say about the king

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.6.8

What does the word proceeded mean in this sentence? Choose the best answer:

One of his friends proceeded to say that he was tired of the English king telling us what to do and that it was up to the colonists to govern themselves.

• shouted

• began

• finished

• halted

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word clamor mean in this sentence? Choose the best answer.

The men created quite a clamor. They were pounding on the table and talking quite loudly!

• noisy uproar

• quiet discussion

• secretive or silent person

• cheerful celebration

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

Which statement best supports Edward becoming more worried about the political situation in the colonies?

• "Our teacher is quite strict and makes us recite our lessons in front of the class every day."

• "It was a very serious conversation, and it made me nervous to think that the people here were so angry at the king."

• "The meal lasted for more than two hours, but even then the guests did not go home."

• "The men created quite a clamor."

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1