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WorksheetsUnit 3.3 Sumamtive - PHBS pg. 1-134
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
.“The President Has Been Shot” is written from what point of view?
first
second
third person limited
third person omniscient
Why did the author choose to write from third person omniscient point of view?
To inform the reader of Oswald’s perspective only.
To inform the reader of President Kennedy’s and Jacqueline Kennedy’s perspectives only.
To inform the reader of the perspectives of all people involved in the events that occurred in the novel.
To inform the reader that this novel was based on historical events and therefore, the perspectives on the people involved are unimportant.
Look at the Table of Contents below. How is the novel organized according to the Table of Contents?
problem / solution
compare / contrast
classification
spatial
As a result of the media depicting America has evil and racist, President John F. Kennedy gave a televised address about the importance of civil rights.
The above statement in organized how?
problem / solution
cause / effect
spatial
chronological
"...One Kennedy foe printed handbills, in the style of an Old West wanted posted, to hand out during the Texas trip" (pg. 44).
The above sentence is an example of what literary device?
simile
metaphor
foreshadowing
sensory language
“He was a lonely, impoverished, and embittered young man who had failed at everything in life that he had ever attempted…” (pg. 75).
The above statement proves what claim?
The author believes that Oswald is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The author believes that Oswald was a very troubled young man with a very turbulent past.
The author believes that Oswald had the best of intentions in his lifetime.
The author believes that Oswald was unjustly characterized by the media.
What statement below is an example of spatial organization?
At the sight of the limousine, Oswald aimed his rifle.
Zapruder began filming once the limousine entered Dealey plaza.
Oswald had to sweet-talk his wife in order to solve his problem.
The limousine would drive directly toward the Depository, up Houston Street, and toward the window.
Why is it significant that Oswald left his wedding ring and $170 to his wife?
The excerpt is not significant.
It is significant because it provided evidence that Oswald knew he was worthless and didn’t want to ruin his family’s life.
It is significant because it provides evidence that Oswald was planning on assassinating President Kennedy on the day of November 22, 1963.
It is significant because it provides evidence that Oswald never loved his wife and children.
Claim: President Kennedy was treating his trip to Dallas like a campaign trip.
What piece of evidence best proves the above claim?
The president spoke at a public breakfast.
The president stopped at the chain link fence to greet the crowd.
The president's wife received flowers from the state of Texas.
The president and his wife would ride in the same car as the governor and his wife.
A student has cited these two pieces of evidence:
“The Secret Service hated that open car. But the president and the people loved it” (pg. 95).
“He [Oswald] could also see that no Secret Service agents stood on the back of the Lincoln” (pg. 100).
What is the student trying to prove?
These two pieces of evidence contribute to the exposition of the book.
These two pieces of evidence contribute to the rising action of the book.
These two pieces of evidence contribute to the falling action of the book.
These two pieces of evidence confuse the reader.
Which choices below contributed to the assassination of JFK? (there are 3 answers)
The presidential motorcade traveled through Dealey Plaza between 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM on a weekday.
Abraham Zapruder’s willingness and ability to film the presidential motorcade through Dealey Plaza.
President Kennedy wanted to personally connect with the people of Dallas, Texas, and be approachable to those on the parade route.
Oswald obtained a job at the Texas School Book Depository just weeks before November 22, 1963.
In the book, ellipsis (...) are used to show__________________.
change of perspective / character focus
change of time
change of text organization
Use this picture to answer the question.
Which two choices DID NOT contribute to Kennedy's assassination?
red lights, siren
trunk lid grab handles
removable roof panels
hydraulic rear seat
What is one major difference between how news is spread now as opposed in 1963?
Regularly scheduled TV programs are interrupted with breaking news.
Continuous news coverage lasts for days.
Social media and the internet rapidly spread news around the world.
Americans are notified of breaking news within an hour.
How did Clint Hill show he supported Jackie's wishes after President Kennedy was shot?
Clint Hill jumped on top of President Kennedy and Jackie to shield them from further gunshots.
Clint Hill begged Jackie.
Clint Hill helped wash away the blood from the limousine.
Clint Hill put his own coat over President Kennedy's head so no one could see the "horrible wounds."
Which choice below best sums up Jacqueline Kennedy's character?
She was a faithful, loving wife.
She was a shy and frail woman.
She was a volatile woman with a bad temper.
Which vocabulary word means "vivacity and enthusiasm"?
effervescence
evasive
implored
melancholy
Which vocabulary word means to beg?
volatile
implore
scrutinize
evade
What does evasive mean?
done to create apathy
done to harm someone or something
done to manipulate
done to avoid harm
Which choice below shows correct punctuation of the following sentence?
Cuba’s revolutionary dictator Fidel Castro ruled the country of Cuba with an iron fist.
Cuba’s revolutionary dictator Fidel Castro- ruled the country of Cuba with an iron fist.
Cuba’s revolutionary dictator, Fidel Castro, ruled the country of Cuba with an iron fist.
Cuba’s revolutionary dictator Fidel Castro. Ruled the country of Cuba with an iron fist.
The sentence is correct as is.
Which sentence below contains a reflexive pronoun?
Although a beautiful car, the 1963 presidential limousine itself offered very little protection for its riders
President Kennedy was a man who prided himself on perseverance and loyalty to his country.
Oswald himself was a proud communist supporter.
Which sentence below contains correct pronoun usage?
The man told hisself that everything was going to be okay.
Who did Mr. Rogers give the camera?
The woman with the cell phone was who?
What is wrong with the following sentence?
Who's cell phone was left in the room?
The interrogative pronoun should be "whom".
The interrogative pronoun should be "who".
The interrogative pronoun should be "whose".
The sentence is correct as is.
