Civil Rights and Key Issues

By the end of "Twelve Days in May," what can readers comprehend about the Freedom Rides?

• They were a minor event in history

• They were a significant part of the civil rights movement

• They were primarily about economic issues

• They were unsuccessful in their goals

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CCSS.RL.7.10

How does the setting of the Southern United States in 1961 affect the plot of "Twelve Days in May"?

• It creates a backdrop for a romantic story

• It intensifies the conflict over civil rights

• It provides a peaceful environment for reflection

• It serves as a neutral setting for the events

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CCSS.RL.7.3

How does the author develop the point of view of the Freedom Riders in contrast to the general public?

• By showing their indifference to the cause

• By illustrating their determination and bravery

• By depicting their lack of understanding

• By highlighting their financial motivations

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CCSS.RL.7.6

What central idea is developed through the narrative of "Twelve Days in May"?

• The inevitability of technological advancement

• The fight against racial injustice

• The importance of environmental conservation

• The benefits of global trade

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CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the figurative meaning of "ride" in the context of "Twelve Days in May"?

• A literal journey on a bus

• A symbolic journey towards equality

• A trip for leisure and relaxation

• A race against time

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CCSS.RL.7.4

How does the author contrast the perspectives of the Freedom Riders with those of the segregationists?

• By showing their shared cultural heritage

• By highlighting their opposing views on civil rights

• By depicting their mutual admiration

• By focusing on their economic interests

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CCSS.RL.7.6

Which character's point of view is primarily contrasted with others in "Twelve Days in May"?

• The bus driver

• The local police officer

• The Freedom Riders

• The government official

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CCSS.RL.7.6

How does the author of "Twelve Days in May" use the setting to shape the plot?

• By focusing on a futuristic world

• By highlighting the tension in the Southern United States

• By describing a peaceful countryside

• By setting the story in a bustling city

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CCSS.RL.7.3

How does the author contrast the perspectives of the Freedom Riders and the local authorities?

• By showing their shared goals

• By highlighting their conflicting views on segregation

• By depicting their mutual respect

• By focusing on their similar backgrounds

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CCSS.RL.7.6

Which theme is developed through the actions of the characters in "Twelve Days in May"?

• The futility of resistance

• The power of collective action

• The inevitability of defeat

• The importance of wealth

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CCSS.RL.7.2