Traveling West

Traveling West

Assessment

Passage

English

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Comprehending a text, Main ideas and supporting details, Summarizing a text

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What mode of transportation did pioneer families use when traveling west in the 1800s?

Covered wagons

Steamboats

Airplanes

Cars

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Comprehending a text

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The difficulties faced by pioneer families in the westward journey.

B. The types of wagons used by pioneer families.

C. The clothing worn by pioneer families.

D. The food eaten by pioneer families.

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Main ideas and supporting details

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What does the text highlight about the pioneers?

The challenges and hardships they faced

The rewards and opportunities they sought

The technology they used

The weather conditions they encountered

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Comprehending a text

4.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Can you summarize the preparations and challenges faced by pioneer families as they traveled west in covered wagons during the 1800s?

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Summarizing a text

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What does the text contrast between modern life and pioneer life?

Ease of travel and communication vs. difficulties and sacrifices

Technology advancements vs. traditional methods

Urban lifestyle vs. rural lifestyle

Globalization vs. isolation

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Comprehending a text