42 Is Not Just A Number Ch7-9

What does the term "rappelling" refer to in the context of the text?

• Climbing up a cliff using a rope

• Sliding down a cliff by using a rope

• Jumping off a cliff without any equipment

• Walking down a steep hill

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Where did the basic training mentioned in the text take place?

• Fort Riley, Kansas

• Fort Knox, Kentucky

• Fort Lee, Virginia

• Fort Hood, Texas

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which of the following activities was NOT mentioned as part of the basic training in the text?

• Push-ups

• Sit-ups

• Swimming

• Mile runs

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What does the word "plagued" mean as used in the sentence "His football injury plagued him through it all, but he passed with flying colors."?

• Caused him to fail

• Constantly troubled or bothered

• Made him famous

• Gave him strength

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the purpose of a barracks?

• A place for public gatherings

• A building used to house soldiers

• A type of vehicle for transporting troops

• A historical monument

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

According to the text, how were blacks and whites treated in the barracks?

• They were treated equally and shared the same barracks

• They were separated into different units and barracks

• They all ate in the same mess halls

• They were not allowed to interact with each other

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does the word "indignity" mean?

• A) A feeling of joy and pride

• B) Offensive or humiliating treatment

• C) A formal event or ceremony

• D) A type of government policy

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the term "civilian" mean?

• A person who is in the military

• A person who is not in the military

• A vehicle used for military purposes

• A professional military officer

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word 'corroborate' mean?

• To deny

• To confirm

• To refuse

• To ignore

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is a courtmartial?

• A legal process in a civilian court

• A celebration in the military

• A trial by a military court

• A type of martial arts

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3