Surprise Quiz

1. Abdicated
When a ruler has abdicated the throne, he has—

• A. Fought to keep his power

• B. Given up or renounced his authority

• C. Expanded his empire

• D. Hidden from the public

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

2. Perfidy
The king was accused of perfidy in violating the colonists’ trust.

• A. Open communication

• A. Open communication
  B. Honest mistake

• C. Betrayal of faith or trust

• D. Careless neglect

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

3. Arbitrary
The colonists objected to arbitrary laws imposed without consent.

• A. Based on personal will or random choice, not reason or law

• B. Agreed upon by all citizens

• C. Carefully debated by Parliament

• D. Enforced only during wartime

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

4. Redress
The Declaration claims the colonists petitioned for redress of grievances.

• A. Revenge against enemies

• B. Correction or remedy for a wrong

• C. Financial compensation

• D. Abandonment of complaints

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

5. Consanguinity
The document appeals to “the ties of our common consanguinity.”

• A. Relationship by blood or shared ancestry

• B. Military alliance

• C. Shared religious belief

• D. Political agreement

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4