Quiz on Text Analysis

What is the main purpose of the text in this passage?

• To provide a history of the U.S. government

• To explain why people moved west in the 1800s

• To teach about the different types of transportation in the 1800s

• To describe the geography of the United States

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

How is the text organized?

• By cause and effect

• By compare and contrast

• By chronological order

• By problem and solution

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

What text feature helps readers understand the areas where settlers moved in the 1800s?

• The title "Why Go West?"

• The map of the Louisiana Territory

• The picture of a covered wagon train

• The subtitle "The Chance to Strike It Rich"

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Why does the author include the image of the covered wagon train?

• To show the difficulties settlers faced while traveling

• To provide a visual of how settlers traveled west

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Which of the following best describes the author's purpose in the section titled "The Chance to Own Land"?

• To explain how settlers became wealthy

• To discuss the opportunity that settlers had to own land

• To describe the challenges Native Americans faced

• To compare different areas of the United States

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

How does the section "The Chance to Strike It Rich" support the author's overall purpose?

• It explains why people moved west in search of gold

• It describes how settlers made a living in the west

• It provides a history of the California Gold Rush

• It focuses on the hardships settlers experienced

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What does the use of the phrase "The Chance for a Fresh Start" suggest about the author's attitude toward settlers moving west?

• The author believes that settlers made a mistake by moving west.

• The author supports the idea of starting over in a new place.

• The author is unsure about the benefits of moving west.

• The author is concerned about the impact on Native Americans.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What effect does the map of the Louisiana Territory have on the reader's understanding of the text?

• It shows the historical events that led to westward expansion.

• It provides context for understanding the land available to settlers.

• It explains the impact of Native American cultures on settlers.

• It highlights the conflicts between settlers and the U.S. government.

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CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

How does the author use text structure to explain the reasons for westward expansion? Use examples from the text to support your answer.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

What is the author's purpose in describing the different motivations for settlers moving west, such as owning land or striking it rich? How does this purpose help readers understand the impact of westward expansion on American history?

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6