Interim Assessment Read Informational Text

What does the phrase "charted the course for the nation" mean as it is used in paragraph 1 of the passage?

• ran for office

• fought for more freedom

• moved to a country

• planned for the future

Which of the phrases from the passage best helps the reader understand the meaning of "charted the course for the nation"?

• made man great contributions

• establishing the laws

• guide citizens for years to come

• one of history's great thinkers

The author thinks that Madison has not been recognized enough for his accomplishments, while other presidents may have been recognized too much for theirs. Which sentence from the passage best supports the above statement?

• It was in this position that he first met Thomas Jefferson, who would become Madison's lifelong friend and ally.

• When Thomas Jefferson was elected the nation's third president, Madison became his secretary of state.

• Instead, most people give credit for the Louisiana Purchase to Thomas Jefferson.

• Unfortunately, many people remember Madison primarily for this tragic event.

Read the sentence below.

"Madison also helped citizens endure the long difficult war..."

What does the word "endure" most likely mean?

• live through

• plan for

• fight in

• escape in

Read these sentences from the passage.

The youngest representative in the group, Madison attended the congress meetings for four years beginning in 1780. He helped make many critical decisions during these meetings. Meanwhile, his friend Thomas Jefferson only attended congress for about two years.

Why does the author most likely include these lines in the passage?

• to suggest that Madison did more than Jefferson

• to describe the decisions made by leaders of the past

• to compare leaders from long ago with leaders today

• to show that Madison and Jefferson were friends

How does paragraph 10 help to develop the ideas in the passage?

• It introduces important new arguments into the passage.

• It offers readers an alternative view of the author's opinions.

• It reminds readers of the author's most important points.

• It compares two different people mentioned in the passage.

Which text structure best represents the structure of "James Madison: The Forgotten Founder"?

• cause and effect

• compare and contrast

• chronological order

• description

Read this sentence from the passage.

During this time, Madison also exhibited his dedication to independence by passing new laws that would give colonists freedom of religion.

Which statement below best supports this claim?

• Madison is know as the Father of the Constitution.

• Madison was invited to join the Continental Congress.

• Madison wrote the Bill of Rights

• Madison became Secretary of State.

Read this sentence from paragraph 4 of the passage.

In fact, Madison is known as the Father of the Constitution because he played such an important part in its creation.

Which statement below best supports this claim?

• Madison helped write the Federalist Papers.

• Madison wrote the Bill of Rights.

• Madison wrote the Declaration of Independence.

• Madison wrote most of the Constitution of the United States.

Why did the author most likely include paragraph 9?

• To show Madison fought against the British.

• To show his mistake as President.

• To show the challenges Madison faced.

• To show how history remembers Madison.