Quiz on Primary and Secondary Resources

I was watching ESPN and one of the reporters said he had heard good reviews about a new sports movie. When he talks about the movie, what is he? Is he a primary or secondary resource?

• primary resource

• secondary resource

I found a letter to one of my friends in the locker room after school the other day. I know it's private, but I want to read it! What is the letter? Is it a primary or secondary resource?

• primary resource

• secondary resource

My friends and I found an old wedding dress in our attic. My father said it belonged to my grandmother. What is the dress?

• primary resources

• secondary resources

At school we use textbooks to learn about the history of the United States. When we use textbooks, what are we using?

• primary resource

• secondary resource

I like to read People magazine. I really like the articles written about Hollywood actors. When I read these stories, what am I reading?

• primary resource

• secondary resource

My mom has CDs of my grandparents telling stories about when they were kids. We love to listen to these at family gatherings. What are we listening to?

• primary resource

• secondary resource

My friend Tim said I should read a book that he really liked. He told me about it. It sounds really good! When Tim talks about the book, what is he?

• primary resource

• secondary resource

When I was at summer camp a few years ago, I found an arrowhead. I did research and found out it has been made by the Cherokee Indians. What is my arrowhead?

• primary resource

• secondary resource

I am writing an essay on George Washington for my U.S. history class. I used articles from Wikipedia and another encyclopedia. What am I using?

• primary resource

• secondary resource

The museum in my town has Rosa Park's diary. What is the diary?

• primary resource

• secondary resource