Civil War Journal U6SA Practice

Which two ideas explain how the chronological structure of the selection serves the author's purpose?

(a)   (b)  

• It helps to connect Alcott's experiences to histor
• It helps to show how Alcott's childhood affects her adult years.

• It helps to explain how the Civil War affected Alcott's later life.

• It helps to show Alcott's changes during the cours
• It helps to track Alcott's educational development and work experiences.

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8.RI.2.A

Which definition best matches the meaning of solemn as it is used in paragraph 13?

• 1. 1. marked by refined or dignified formality

• 2. somber; serious

• 3. breathtaking; awe-inspiring

• 4. marked by having a religious life style

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8.RI.2.C

Which main idea do the details in paragraph 15 best support?

• Alcott finds that children make better patients than adults.

• Alcott hopes she will be able to adequately care for her patients.

• Alcott wishes she had gotten married and become a mother instead.

• Alcott fears the task before her is too difficult and she will not succeed.

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8.RI.1.D

Which two sentences are reasons the author gives for deciding to go to Washington, D.C. in 1862?​ (a)   ​ (b)  

• She wants to participate in the war effort.
• She enjoys nursing and wants to practice it.
• She wants to train to become a doctor.
• She wanted to raise money to support the troops.
• She wants to be closer to her extended family.

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8.RI.2.D

Which definition best matches the meaning of ludicrous as it is used in paragraph 18?

• 1. 1. Funny because of absurdity

• 2. 2. Funny because of exaggeration

• 3. 3. Receiving mocking laughter

• 4. 4. Worthy of scorn as ridiculous

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8.RI.2.C

Which conclusion does the author reach at the end of the selection?

• She feels good being helpful even though nursing is hard work.

• She wishes that she had not gone to Washington and longs for home.

• She feels that being a nurse is not enough of a contribution to the war.

• She discovers that medical care had made great advances during the Civil War.

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8.RI.1.A

Reorder the following to answer this question.

What is the main message the author wants to convey about the role of women during the 1800s? Place the choices in RACE format.

• women had limited roles during the 1800's.

• Another example is in paragraph 15 where she works long hours and takes her job seriously.

• Although she is a women, she is strong and capable of working as hard as a man but society does not allow her to work in that role.

• An example would be in paragraph 2, Alcott writes, "I've often longed to see a war, and now I have my wish. I long to be a man, but as I can't fight, I will content myself with working for those who can."

• The message the authors wants to convey about the role of women during the 1800's is that

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8.RI.1.D