Delivering Justice: Common Core Reading Assessment pages 327-333

According to paragraph 1, what evidence shows that Westley's mother worked as a domestic worker?

• She lived outside Savannah
• She only came home on Thursdays
• She "worked for a white family... cooking, cleaning, and taking care of their children"
• She worked in a department store

Based on Old John's story in paragraph 2, what can you infer about slavery?

• Slaves received good education
• Slave families were often separated from each other
• Slaves were paid for their work
• Slaves could choose their masters

Which statement best represents a main idea of the text?

• Westley enjoyed shopping at Levy's
• Segregation and discrimination affected daily life for Black people in Savannah
• Grandmothers are important family members
• Department stores were popular in the 1930s

Which key detail supports the main idea that Westley worked to improve civil rights?

• He liked his grandmother's biscuits
• He shopped at Levy's once a year
• He helped people register to vote
• He lived in Savannah

How did Westley's grandmother influence his future actions?

• She taught him to cook biscuits
• She took him shopping regularly
• She encouraged him to become a leader through her prayers and advice
• She helped him study for tests

What was the relationship between voter registration tests and Black voting rights?

• The tests helped Black people learn about voting
• The tests were designed to prevent Black people from voting
• The tests were easy to pass
• The tests were optional for everyone

In the text, what does the word "segregated" mean?

• United together
• Kept apart from others
• Treated equally
• Given special privileges

What does the phrase "be somebody" suggest in the context of the story?

• Become famous
• Make lots of money
• Move to a new city
• Achieve something meaningful in life

How is the information about discrimination organized in the text?

• Through examples of daily life experiences
• Through historical dates only
• Through fictional stories
• Through newspaper articles

Which structural element helps readers understand Westley's early life?

• Alphabetical order
• Chronological order
• Random order
• Order of importance