Famous Missourians

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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
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Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which famous Missourian wrote 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'?
Mark Twain
Tennessee Williams
Maya Angelou
Langston Hughes
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the correct sentence:
Mark Twain was born in Missouri, he wrote many famous books.
Mark Twain, born in Missouri, wrote many famous books.
Mark Twain born in Missouri wrote many famous books.
Mark Twain, was born in Missouri wrote many famous books.
Tags
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is a synonym for 'famous' as used in the context of 'famous Missourians'?
Obscure
Renowned
Unknown
Ordinary
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the main theme of 'The Glass Menagerie' by Tennessee Williams, a famous Missourian?
Adventure
Family dynamics
Science fiction
Historical events
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose the correct verb form: 'Maya Angelou, a famous Missourian, _____ many inspiring poems.'
write
writes
wrote
writing
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.3
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.3
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which famous Missourian is known for the quote, 'The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others'?
Mark Twain
Tennessee Williams
Maya Angelou
Langston Hughes
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the literary device used in the sentence: 'Mark Twain's words painted vivid pictures of life along the Mississippi.'
Metaphor
Simile
Alliteration
Hyperbole
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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