Barbara Jordan Quiz

What was Barbara Jordan's major contribution to American history according to the text?

• She was a famous author.

• She was the first African American woman to be elected to the Texas Senate.

• She was a renowned singer.

• She invented a new technology.

In which year did Barbara Jordan become the first African American from Texas to be elected to the United States House of Representatives?

• 1968

• 1972

• 1976

• 1980

Which university did Barbara Jordan attend to study law?

• Harvard University

• Boston University

• Houston University

• Southern University

What was one of Barbara Jordan's most famous speeches, as mentioned in the text?

• Her inaugural speech as a senator.

• Her speech at the Democratic National Convention in 1976.

• Her graduation speech at Boston University.

• Her speech when she was elected to the House of Representatives.

What ideals did Barbara Jordan inspire in people according to the text?

• Wealth and fame

• Unity and equality

• Technological advancement

• Artistic expression

How should sentence 3 be revised so that it does not repeat information?

• Times were difficult, although Barbara did not let that stop her from following her dreams and reaching her goals.

• Following her dreams and reaching her goals during difficult times did not stop Barbara.

• Barbara did not let that stop her from following her dreams and reaching her goals during different times.

• Although times were difficult, Barbara did not let that stop her from following her dreams and reaching her goals.

What is the BEST way to revise sentence 7?

• She was inspired by their fights for justice and equality, and wanted to do the same.

• Inspired by their fights for justice, and equality she wanted to do the same.

• She was inspired by their fights for justice and equality and wanted to do the same.

• She was inspired by their fights for justice, and equality, and wanted to do the same.

What is the MOST effective way to revise sentence 14?

• Barbara was a tremendous speaker and used her voice to fight for equality for all people.

• As a tremendous speaker, Barbara fought for equality of all people and used her voice.

• With her voice, Barbara a tremendous speaker, fought for equality for all people.

• Barbara used her voice as a tremendous speaker to fight for all people, for equality.