WorksheetsJames Forten
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 4hrs 30mins
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1.
The sensory details in paragraph 3 on page 361 shows
a)
how fancy the ship was.
b)
that James adjusted well to his environment.
c)
the uncomfortable conditions of the ship.
d)
that soldiers were prisoners
2.
By including the details in paragraph 1 on page 362, the author helps to convey
a)
that James was seen as a hero.
b)
that James was someone to be respected.
c)
that he defeated the British.
d)
that James became an apprentice.
3.
James' actions in the story suggest
a)
he was only interested in going out to sea.
b)
James regretted signing on to The Royal Louis.
c)
that he missed his father.
d)
that he was a determined person who wanted to help his country.
4.
The author included paragraphs 1 and 2 on page 358 to show
a)
the danger of the situation James was in.
b)
the condition of the ship.
c)
the fear James felt.
d)
that the battle was over.
5.
The word tentative means
a)
permanent
b)
partial
c)
not fully worked out
d)
temporary
6.
What sentence from the story helps the reader understand the word apprentice?
a)
"man his father worked for"
b)
"James was a hard worker"
c)
"Eventually he would run the business."
d)
"became wealthy"
7.
The word provisions on page 359 means
a)
products/supplies
b)
weapons
c)
ship
d)
crew
8.
Which words/phrases helps the reader understand the meaning of dexterity
a)
handled with
b)
person trying to break
c)
sewing the coarse cloth
d)
heavy thread
9.
Based on the details on page 331, what can you conclude about what was life like for the soldiers?
a)
That life was cold.
b)
That life was adventurous.
c)
That life was difficult.
d)
That life was exciting.
10.
What can conclusions can be drawn about Molly based on her actions on page 332?
a)
She was afraid to help.
b)
She was brave and helpful.
c)
She was tired.
d)
She was a good runner.
11.
The sensory details in paragraph 5 on page 335 helps the reader understand
a)
That the man was hurt.
b)
That the man was heavy.
c)
That Molly determined and strong-willed.
d)
That Molly did not want to waste time.
12.
What can the reader conclude about the American Revolution from reading "They Called Her Molly Pitcher?"
a)
It was a short battle.
b)
It was a battle between America and the British.
c)
It was a grueling battle with many challenges over colonies.
d)
The British wanted to keep control of American colonies.
13.
A similarity between "James Forten" and " "They Called Her Molly Pitcher" is
a)
both stories were set on a ship.
b)
both stories described the soldiers uniforms.
c)
both stories revealed one person's part in the war using sensory details.
d)
both stories showed what it was like to be captured by the British.
14.
The stories are different because
a)
one story had details about the conditions of the battle field anf the other had conditions of a ship.
b)
one had a girl and one had a boy.
c)
one gave detains about the American side and the other gives details about the British side.
d)
one had details about battle and one did not
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