Susan B. Anthony " The New House" chapter

What sentence best describes one lesson of the chapter?

• Wood should always be painted green.

• Boys will always destroy the floor.

• School should not be scary or dangerous.

• Big houses are the best.

What sentence best supports your answer about the lesson?

• The boys wore hobnail boots.

• Susan said that Myra's old teacher did as much whipping as teaching, and it was horrible. Her mother agreed.

• Susan's new house had a school in the upstairs.

• Cousin Sarah agreed to teach.

Which event happens first?

• Susan shows Myra around her new house.

• Susan has kids over for a party.

• Susan and Myra decide that they should have a party at Susan's new house.

• Myra says that she will come to school.

Read the sentence that follows.

The boys' hobnail shoes were scratching the floor.

What are hobnail shoes?

• Shoes that have nails glued to them for protection.

• Shoes that have bumps all over the outside to look cool.

• Shoes that have fingernails.

• Shoes that have small spikes on the bottom to have grip.

Why is describing how bad Myra's teacher was important to the story? Pick two choices.

• It helps the reader know why Myra hates school.

• It helps the reader know why Cousin Sarah wants to be a teacher.

• It helps the reader know why Susan tries to convince Myra that the school at her house is not bad.

• It helps the reader know why the girls want to have a party.

• It helps the reader understand why Susan loves to learn.

Read the sentence.

" I promise I'll go to school on Sunday," Myra whispered when Susan was upset at the party.

What does that tell the reader about Myra?

• She cares about Susan and wants to make her feel happy and better.

• She decided that she loves school.

• She wanted Susan to quit complaining about the messy walls.