Benjamin Banneker Quiz

In paragraph 1, the word fascinated means---

• To interest or hold the attention of

• To close securely

• Fully correct

• The process of finding something out using math

Which of the following can the reader conclude about Benjamin's decision to build a clock?

• Benjamin hoped to understand how time worked

• Benjamin wanted to know how to make a clock so he could sell them and get rich

• Benjamin wanted to build a clock because he was curious

• Benjamin wanted to build a better clock

The reader can conclude Benjamin's decision to build a clock was because he was curious because of the following sentence---

In paragraph 4, a synonym for the word impressed is ---

• dissapointed

• disinterested

• angry

• awed

According to the text, Benjamin Banneker was known for (select all that apply)---

• Writing an almanac

• Building a clock

• His calculations

• Knowing Benjamin Franklin

Which of the following text features would be the BEST one to include in this text?

• Timeline

• Diagram

• A photograph of a clock

• An illustration of Benjamin's Almanac

The author organizes "Benjamin Banneker and His Amazing Clock" by ---

• Comparing Benjamin Banneker's accomplishments to Thomas Jefferson's

• Listing Benjamin's creations, such as the clock and the almanac

• Explaining the effects of Benjamin's interest in the stars and planets

• Describing in chronological order Benjamin's life and accomplishments

Read the diagram. Which TWO of the following belongs in the empty box?

• Benjamin wrote his own almanac using his ephemerides.

• Jefferson was impressed and sent his tables to France Royal Academy of Sciences

• Benjamin wrote letters and did calculations for neighbors that could not do those things.

• He created a clock with working parts made from wood.

Which sentence best represents the key idea from the section "A Love of Math"?

• Benjamin had to take over the farm and use math to help him run it.

• Benjamin loved to read books.

• As a boy, Benjamin loved math and used his knowledge to help others.

• Benjamin was lonely as a boy.

What change, if any, should be made to the following sentence: At night, he often relaxed outside with his sisters and their familys.

• Remove the comma after night

• Change familys to families

• Change their to they're

• No change is needed