Nonfiction Interim Practice
Authored by Jessica Fowler
English
11th Grade
CCSS covered
Used 6+ times
AI Actions
Add similar questions
Adjust reading levels
Convert to real-world scenario
Translate activity
More...
Content View
Student View
10 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the excerpt, how does P.T. Barnum suggest the term “humbug” is generally understood by the public? (AKS 10)
A
B
C
D
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.L.11-12.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which excerpt from the text supports the inference that Barnum intends to use a broader definition of "humbug" in his discussions, beyond just "impositions under fair pretences"? (AKS 10)
A
B
C
D
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the two main ideas Barnum discusses about "humbug" and how people use this term? (AKS 11)
A
B
C
D
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a choice that Barnum made to make his claim more relatable for the reader? (AKS 12)
A
B
C
D
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
How do the central ideas about the term "humbug" develop and interact throughout the text? (AKS 13)
A
B
C
D
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
In the excerpt, which phrase best demonstrates the connotative meaning of "humbug" as used by Barnum? (AKS 13)
A
B
C
D
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.L.11-12.5
CCSS.L.11-12.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
In the context of the excerpt, why does Barnum repeatedly bring up Webster's Dictionary when discussing "humbug"? (AKS 13)
A
B
C
D
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
Continue with Google
Continue with Email
Continue with Classlink
Continue with Clever
or continue with
Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?
Similar Resources on Wayground
14 questions
B1+ UNIT 12
Quiz
•
10th - 12th Grade
14 questions
Sheikh Zayed: our father
Quiz
•
10th - 11th Grade
12 questions
Konark Sun Temple
Quiz
•
6th - 12th Grade
15 questions
Expressing O and T
Quiz
•
10th - 12th Grade
10 questions
UGC NET English Literature
Quiz
•
10th Grade - University
13 questions
Verb patterns
Quiz
•
10th - 11th Grade
10 questions
Gillette
Quiz
•
10th Grade - University
15 questions
UNIT 8 15 - MINUTE TEST GRADE 8
Quiz
•
8th - 12th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
7 questions
History of Valentine's Day
Interactive video
•
4th Grade
15 questions
Fractions on a Number Line
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
20 questions
Equivalent Fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
22 questions
fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
15 questions
Valentine's Day Trivia
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
20 questions
Main Idea and Details
Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
Context Clues
Quiz
•
6th Grade
Discover more resources for English
18 questions
Success Strategies
Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
16 questions
ACT English - Grammar Practice #2
Quiz
•
11th Grade
10 questions
Valentine's Day Trivia
Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
12 questions
IREAD Week 4 - Review
Quiz
•
3rd Grade - University
23 questions
Subject Verb Agreement
Quiz
•
9th Grade - University
20 questions
Valentine's Day
Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
14 questions
Feb Resiliency lesson 3
Lesson
•
9th - 12th Grade
10 questions
FRAIL/FRACT/FRAG = break; shatter
Quiz
•
5th - 12th Grade