
Deborah Sampson Quiz

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English
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5th Grade
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Lisa Carden
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What motivated Deborah Sampson to disguise herself as a man and fight in the Revolutionary War?
She wanted to travel and see new places.
She was motivated by a sense of adventure.
She believed in the cause of independence and wanted to fight for her country.
She was following the orders of her family.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which event is a key part of Deborah Sampson's biography?
Her election to a political office after the war.
Her service in the Continental Army disguised as a man.
Her role as a spy for the British forces.
Her invention of a new type of musket.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can we infer about Deborah Sampson's character from her decision to fight in the Revolutionary War?
She was easily influenced by others.
She was courageous and committed to her beliefs.
She was looking for a way to become famous.
She was confused about her identity.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.9
CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did Deborah Sampson choose to disguise herself as a man to fight in the war?
Women were not allowed to serve in the military at that time.
She believed men were treated better than women.
She wanted to prove that she could fight as well as any man.
It was a common practice for women at the time.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What detail from Deborah Sampson's life shows her dedication to the cause of American independence?
Her decision to write a book about her experiences.
Her efforts to recruit other women to disguise themselves and join the army.
Her choice to continue fighting even after being wounded.
Her speeches in favor of women's rights after the war.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Based on Deborah Sampson's actions, which trait best describes her?
Recklessness
Ambition
Patriotism
Deception
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can we infer about the societal norms of Deborah Sampson's time from her need to disguise herself to serve in the military?
Women were encouraged to serve in the military.
There was a high level of gender equality.
Women were not allowed or expected to serve in the military.
Disguises were commonly used by soldiers.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.1
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
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