Quiz on the Intolerable Acts

What is the main idea of the passage about the Intolerable Acts?

• The Intolerable Acts were laws that improved the relationship between Britain and the colonies.

• The Intolerable Acts were a series of laws that only affected Boston.

• The Intolerable Acts were welcomed by the colonists.

• The Intolerable Acts were punitive laws passed by Britain that united the American colonies in opposition.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

How does the author structure the information about the Intolerable Acts?

• By providing a timeline of events leading to the acts.

• By comparing the Intolerable Acts with previous laws.

• By listing the acts and explaining each one in detail.

• By summarizing each act without details.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Which act directly punished Boston for the Boston Tea Party?

• Massachusetts Government Act

• Boston Port Act

• Administration of Justice Act

• Quartering Act

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

Which context clue helps to understand what "intolerable" means in relation to the Intolerable Acts?

• The acts were seen as fair by British officials.

• American Patriots felt they could not "tolerate" such unfair laws.

• The acts were widely accepted by the colonists.

• Many colonists supported the British Parliament.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What summary best describes the purpose of the Intolerable Acts?

• They were meant to reward loyal colonists.

• They were intended to punish the colonies for their actions.

• They aimed to promote British trade in the colonies.

• They were laws designed to create new colonies.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which act allowed the governor to move trials against government officials to Great Britain?

• Quartering Act

• Administration of Justice Act

• Massachusetts Government Act

• Quebec Act

What can be inferred about the colonists' feelings toward the Quartering Act based on the text?

• They were supportive of housing British soldiers.

• They felt it was an unfair burden placed on them.

• They believed it strengthened their relationship with Britain.

• They thought it was a minor issue.

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CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

Which statement provides textual evidence that the Intolerable Acts united the colonies?

• Many citizens of Boston were punished for the actions of a few.

• The Intolerable Acts became a rallying cry for patriots in America.

• The Quebec Act expanded British territory.

• The British government was pleased with the new laws.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

What was a result of the Intolerable Acts as mentioned in the passage?

• The colonies became more divided.

• The acts encouraged the colonies to seek independence.

• The acts were quickly repealed by Britain.

• The colonies accepted the laws without protest.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which act changed the government of Massachusetts by giving more power to the governor?

• Boston Port Act

• Administration of Justice Act

• Massachusetts Government Act

• Quartering Act