Grade 7 Quiz: Noah Webster

What was Noah Webster's primary passion as a child?

• Farming

• Reading and learning

• Playing sports

• Painting

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Where was Noah Webster born?

• New York

• Connecticut

• Massachusetts

• Pennsylvania

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which language did Noah Webster NOT speak fluently?

• English

• Latin

• Greek

• Spanish

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What was Noah's attitude toward formal schooling?

• He loved it

• He disliked it

• He was indifferent

• He never attended

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What did Noah Webster's father do for a living?

• Farmer

• Merchant

• Teacher

• Blacksmith

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

How did Noah's family view his education?

• They supported it

• They opposed it

• They were indifferent

• They were unaware

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What was one of Noah's early academic challenges?

• Learning to read

• Writing essays

• Mastering Latin

• Public speaking

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of Noah's siblings was closest in age to him?

• His older brother

• His younger sister

• His twin

• His younger brother

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did Noah often do in his free time?

• Play outside

• Read books

• Help with chores

• Visit friends

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How did Noah's parents react to his passion for learning?

• They encouraged him

• They were frustrated

• They ignored it

• They punished him

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1