Unit 4 Summative Test

Which text structure is used to organize this selection?

• A problem and solution

• B cause and effect

• C chronological order

• D compare and contrast

The reader knows that this selection is organized this way because it —

• A begins with Washington’s birth and ends with his presidency

• B discusses his plantation and ends with Virginia becoming a state

• C provides details about his military career and ends with his family life

• D shows his role in local government and ends with his presidential terms

Choose the two transition words in the text below that help the reader understand how the paragraph is organized.

(a)   ​ Washington was elected President, he lived an interesting life. ​ (b)   his father and older brother both died, Washington inherited his family’s plantation.

• Before
• However
• Therefore
• Meanwhile
• After

How is the problem presented in paragraph 4 resolved in paragraph 5?

• A The American Revolution began.

• B The colonists won their freedom.

• C Washington suffered many defeats.

• D Washington became a public figure.

How did Washington help to resolve the problem from Part A?

• A Washington served as a soldier in the British army.

• B Washington became involved in local government.

• C Washington led the colonial forces against the British.

• D Washington became President of the United States.

Which sentence from the selection best shows that Washington was willing to lead his country after his military career?

• A Before Washington was elected president, he lived an interesting life.

• B He decided to return to his plantation and run his family business full time.

• C He became a respected public figure in Virginia.

• D Then, once again, he felt called to serve.

What is the relationship between Marie and her sisters?

• A Marie respects her sisters, but has her own opinions.

• B Marie resents being forced to do everything her sisters do.

• C Marie is scared of her sisters because they are older and braver.

• D Marie does everything her sisters do without asking questions.

Which sentence in paragraph 4 helps the reader understand the relationship between Marie and her sisters?

• A They had seen Suffragettes dressed in white march through the streets of their city months before.

• B Sofia and Rosemary had wanted to join the movement immediately.

• C They had thought the women were very brave because many people did not support the idea that women should have the right to vote.

• D Marie wasn’t as sure, but her sisters had convinced her to join them.

Which sentence from the selection supports the theme that every person’s voice is important in a democracy?

• A Tomorrow, the three sisters were going to march for women’s right to vote.

• B A person who could not vote for his or her representatives was not being heard.

• C The next morning, Marie put on her all-white dress and hat and ran down the stairs.

• D Hand-in-hand, they headed to the march.

What lesson does Marie learn in this selection?

• A Be satisfied with a happy life.

• B Younger sisters should obey older sisters.

• C People who complain and do nothing are bad.

• D It is important to take a stand to support one’s beliefs.