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WorksheetsLincoln Reading Practice
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which sentence uses the word falter correctly?
I was hungry after school, so I grabbed a slushie and a pretzel from the gas station to falter me until dinner time.
When my grandfather would start to talk about his time during the war, his voice would falter and he would get emotional.
When it was my time to present, I was so proud of myself! My voice faltered, I was confident, and I explained points clearly.
When my dad wanted to put the Christmas lights on the house, he asked me to be his falter and hold the ladder so he would not fall.
What is a synonym for avenge?
Cheer
Comfort
Encourage
Retaliate
What is an antonym for vindictive?
Compassionate
Hateful
Revengeful
Resentful
Which sentence uses the word weary correctly?
When I finished my log, hot, and exhausting run, the cold glass of lemonade made me weary and was a welcome treat.
I was feeling weary today, so I decided to go for a walk, clean my entire house, and organize my email inbox.
After a week of cramming for finals, barely getting any sleep, and existing only on coffee and M&Ms, the weary students were ready for winter break.
When my mom started using slang and asked my friends to make a TikTok with her, I felt weary and wanted to crawl into a hole and never come out.
Complete the analogy. Dismantle : Build :: Revoke : _________
Abolish
Cancel
Keep
Reverse
Which sentence uses the word assailant correctly?
My assailant threw me a surprise birthday party. I’m so lucky to have caring people like that in my life!
I ran inside my house and hid. It wasn’t long before I heard my assailant searching room by room looking for me.
We have been assailants ever since Mary Katherine “accidentally” spilt chocolate milk on my white dress in third grade.
I do not personally know my assailant, but we talk online and she helps me with all of my secretarial duties and sets up all of my online appointments.
What is the meaning of abduction as it is used in the following sentence: The abduction of our rival school’s mascot is a classic prank our seniors attempt every year.
Kidnapping
Decorating
Embellishment
Memorializing
According to the biography, at the time of Lincoln's death, he was feeling
troubled but hopeful.
too depressed to go on with life.
too tired to continue as president.
bitter toward the people for taking him for granted.
At the time of Lincoln's death, he was determined to prevent the
election of Ulysses S Grant.
assassination of government officials.
rebuilding of the South.
persecution of the rebels.
The newspaper article found in Lincoln's wallet suggest that he...
never realized that he was dislike.
never realized that he was admired.
cared about what other thought of him.
knew that he would go down in history as a great president.
After Lincoln's death, the funeral train took his body to...
Washington, D.C.
Virginia
New York City
Illinois
What is the tone of the following selection? "Soldiers camped on the White House lawn, cavalry troops escorted Lincoln on his afternoon carriage rides, and plainclothes detectives served as his personal bodyguard."
Bitter
Confused
Mournful
Serious
What is the tone of the following selection? "He was looking forward to the day's schedule. That afternoon he would tell his wife, 'I never felt so happy in my life.'
Aggressive
Defensive
Discouraged
Hopeful
How was the theater audience's reaction to the event different than the people in Lincoln's box?
The people in the audience were excited while the people in the box were calm.
The people in the audience were peaceful while the people in the box were ignorant.
The people in the audience were nervous while the people in the box were agreeable.
The people in the audience were confused while the people in the box were shocked.
What is the mood of chapter 2 of Chasing Lincoln's Killer?
Agreeable
Dull
Intense
Peaceful
How does the ticking clock contribute to the rising action in chapter 2 of Chasing Lincoln's Killer?
The ticking clock helps the reader keep track of the timeline of events.
The ticking clock gives the reader more insight and understanding of Booth's character.
The ticking clock adds an element of suspense and tension for the reader since the clock correlates with the build up to the assassination. .
The ticking clock helps the reader analyze and understand the story better so they are prepared and ready for Lincoln's assassination.
Which sentence from chapter 2 of Chasing Lincoln's Killer most strongly supports that Booth was a man with confidence and determination?
"The assassin broke free, shouting "Freedom!" and throwing his right arm up as high as it could reach."
"He (Booth) led the horse down the alley by the reins to the back door of Ford's Theater."
"Booth had taken all of the actors backstage by surprise and rushed past them."
"Booth walked into the Star Saloon at around 10:00 PM"
Which sentence from chapter two of Chasing Lincoln's Killer best supports the mood?
"Booth walked into the Star Saloon at around 10:00 PM (pg. 35)
"Booth's thumb pulled back the hammer of the Deringer until he heard it cock into firing position." (pg. 39)
"Lincoln never knew what happened to him." (pg. 41)
"The assassin broke free, shouting, "Freedom!" (pg. 42)
What can be inferred about the following section found on page 36 of Chasing Lincoln's Killer?
The Lincolns were enjoying each others company.
The Lincolns were ready for the play to be over so they could go home.
The Lincolns were annoyed with their guests, Miss. Harris and Major Rathbone.
The Lincolns were distracted about the negative things that had been going on in their lives.
