Jane Addams

1. In paragraph 3, the author writes about the home that Jane and Ellen built in 1889.  Which TWO sentences from the paragraph show what kind of people they helped?
   

• 1.  Sentence 1

• 1.  Sentence 2

• 1.  Sentence 3

• 1.  Sentence 4

2.  What does the word peace mean in paragraph 4?

• trouble

• harmony

• war

• soft

3. The author organizes the selection by:

•   F.  describing the Nobel Peace prize she won

•    G. explaining the events of Jane Addams’ life in order

•    H.  comparing Jane Addam’s life to her friend Ellen’s life

•    J.  listing all the famous people she met

4.  Which detail best supports the idea that Jane wanted to share her ideas about peace and fairness?

• 1. She had eight brothers and sisters.

• 1. Her father worked in the government and in business.

• 1. Hull House grew to have more than ten buildings.

• 1. She gave important speeches around the world.

5. What is the main idea of the selection?

• 1.  Jane Addams liked to give speeches.

• 1. Jane Addams won the Nobel Peace Prize.

• 1. Jane Addams helped the schools of Chicago.

• 1. Jane Addams did many things to help people.

6. The most likely reason that Jane opened the Hull House is -

• 1.  She wanted to give speeches

• 1. She needed a house to live in.

• 1. She wanted to travel to different places.

• 1. She thought it was important to help others.

1. 7.  Which detail about Jane Addams is NOT true?
   

• 1.  She traveled around the world.

• 1.  Her father was Abraham Lincoln.

• 1.  She attended medical school.

• 1.   She gave important speeches.