Quiz on 'Ain't I a Woman?' by Sojourner Truth

What is the primary tone of Sojourner Truth's speech?

• Sarcastic

• Empathetic

• Indifferent

• Joyful

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who is the intended audience of Sojourner Truth's speech?

• Slaves

• Women and supporters of women's rights

• White men

• Children

What is the role of the speaker in the speech?

• A historian

• An advocate for equality

• A critic of women's rights

• A passive observer

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the main purpose of Sojourner Truth's speech?

• To recount historical events

• To entertain the audience

• To criticize religious beliefs

• To argue for women's rights and equality

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What argument does Sojourner Truth make about women's capabilities?

• Women are weaker than men

• Women should be silent

• Women are as capable as men

• Women should not work

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What claim does Sojourner Truth make about her own experiences?

• She has never faced discrimination

• She has worked hard and endured hardships

• She has been helped by many

• She has been treated with respect

What is the subject of Sojourner Truth's speech?

• The importance of education

• The role of religion in society

• The history of slavery

• The rights and equality of women

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What occasion prompted Sojourner Truth to deliver this speech?

• A political rally

• A religious ceremony

• A Women's Rights Convention

• A family gathering

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How would you describe the style of Sojourner Truth's speech?

• Technical and detailed

• Poetic and abstract

• Colloquial and direct

• Formal and academic

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the exigence for Sojourner Truth's speech?

• The need to address the inequality faced by women and African Americans

• The need to promote a new political party

• The need to entertain the audience

• The need to discuss economic policies