"Letter to John Adams" (1)

Which of the following inferences about Abigail Adams is best supported from paragraph 2?

• Abigail likely would have supported the cause to abolish slavery.

• Abigail is worried about her health.

• Abigail believes that one's right to freedom should depend on how much one fights for it.

• Abigail did not think slavery existed in Massachusetts before the revolution.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL. 11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

What is the overall tone of the first letter?

• Curious

• Annoyed

• Concerned

• Uplifting

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which sentence best supports the overall tone of the first letter?

• "At present it is kept pretty private and was threatened with his life, applied to Justice Quincy for protection."

• "I wish most sincerely there was not a Slave in the province. It always appeared a most iniquitous Scheme. . ."

• "I left all of our littles ones well, and shall return to them to night."

• "All law ceases, and the Gospel will soon follow, for they are supports of each other."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

From what overall point of view is the first letter written?

• Third person omnscient

• Third person limited

• Second person

• First person

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CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which example from the text below best supports the overall point of view?

• ". . . but will believe. . ."

• "Scot has arrived, and brings news. . ."

• ". . . and it is said that he attended so much to it. . ."

• ". . . know my mind upon this Subject."

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

What is the central claim of the first letter?

• Abigail expresses her concerns about the political situation.

• Abigail argues that 15--60-year-olds need to be prepared to fight.

• Abigail suggests hiring an Irishman to speak with the Governor.

• Abigail ponders visiting John because she misses him deeply.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

What is the claim in paragraph 1?

• Abigail seems to be countering John's opposition about how they should be raising their children.

• Abigail seems to be torturing herself because she sends this letter knowing there is nothing she can do about it.

• Abigail seems to be self-reflecting how she can be involved in this ongoing war.

• Abigail seems to be informing John about how she feels about the town and who's preparing to fight.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

What is the claim of paragraph 2?

• Abigail is determining how well her husband will perform in the war.

• Abigail is sharing news of enslaved events, and her opinion on the matter.

• Abigail is showcasing that butter is in high demand as is customary to the Town.

• Abigail is meditating on the fact that John refuses to help their community.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

How does Abigail view the town?

• as a disease spreading from person to person

• as a place of liberation and contentment

• like losing someone but coming to terms with it

• like a rooster gloriously waking up each morning

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

While using context clues in paragraph 2, what does "iniquitous" mean?

• unfair

• equitable

• charming

• ugly

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4