Heroes - Week 12 Assessment

James A. Lovell showed courage when he ________________.

• worked as a chaplain

• represented Hispanic veterans

• helped enslaved people escape to freedom

• landed the damaged Apollo 13 safely

What heroic deed are the Four Chaplains best known for?

• Saving the lives of civilian passengers during a shipwreck

• Sacrificing their lives to save others during the sinking of the USAT Dorchester

• Leading a successful military operation in World War II

• Negotiating peace during a major conflict

Which sentence is the best example of an unplanned act of bravery?

• Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross.

• Students fill sandbags to prepare for a coming storm.

• Todd Beamer led a group of passengers to fight hijackers.

• Firefighters practice every day to be prepared to help people.

Study the picture. The caption explains ___________.

• a heroic deed of Harriet Tubman

• that Harriet Tubman was a mother

• what railroad Harriet Tubman working for

• the number of people Harriet Tubman freed

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many community citizens have been referred to as heroes because they:

• stayed at home to prevent the spread of the virus

• worked tirelessly in essential services

• donated to charities

• created online content

The reader can conclude from the graphic organizer that ________.

• only men were accepted

• it was not a dangerous job

• you did not need to know how to fly a plane

• you had to be brave to be part of the program

What is the meaning of the word “discrimination” as it is used in the text?

• García became a doctor.

• García always told the truth.

• García was treated unfairly.

• García treated others kindly.

Dr. Héctor P. García made a difference for Mexican-American veterans when he __________.

• moved to Texas

• became a doctor

• joined the United States Army

• created the American G.I. Forum