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WorksheetsGrade 6 Fall Midterm Review
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
What was the Underground Railroad?
It was a train built underground to help slaves escape to freedom.
It was a network of routes to help free people become enslaved.
It was a network of routes to help enslaved people become free.
It was the name of Harriet Tubman's underground home.
Many enslaved people chose to travel north, beyond the border of the United States to find freedom. Where did they go?
Canada
Sweden
Denmark
Iceland
What did abolitionists do?
fought to end slavery
found to end the Underground Railroad
fought to end safe houses
fought to enslave others
Historical fiction genre includes stories that:
are about real people in the past and their real lives.
are about people or events from the past, but with a fictional part included.
are completely fictional.
are fictional and usually include fairy tale characters.
Which word means healthy and strong?
commenced
strapping
commotion
endure
Who helps Eli to check the writing for any big mistakes?
When was the town of Buxton established and by whom?
In 1948 by Martin Luther King.
In 1849 by King James.
In 1960 by Reverend Al Sharpton.
In 1849 by a white minister named Reverend William King.
Take a few minutes to ponder the question before you answer it. What does the word ponder mean?
to quickly react
to do it as fast as you can
to think long and carefully
to talk in a British accent
A strange commotion in the hallway distracted him from his test. What does the word commotion mean?
quiet
loud noise or activity
silence
too much studying
Based on the text, for what is the Buxton Settlement known for?
its big celebrations
its opportunity for freedom
its customs
its woodwork
What did Mrs. Holton want to place over her house?
She wanted a large picket fence to protect her.
She wanted a big sign saying she was free.
She wanted a sign that told everyone how her husband was killed and how she did not forget it.
She wanted a sign that showed off her business.
Why do you think Elijah spent so much time thinking what he should write for Mrs. Holton's sign?
It was very important for him to get a better job.
It was very important for him because it would show off his skills.
It was very important because it meant alot to Mrs. Holton and he did not want to let her down.
Mr. Leroy had promised him a good amount of money.
When the characters in this story speak to each other, the grammar and spelling seem a little unusual to us. Why does the author choose to write this way?
The author wants to show readers how these people sounded when they talked.
The author wants to show readers that he does not have a Mr. Travis in his life to fix his writing.
The author wants to show readers that he can write different kinds of dialogue.
Which of the following statements about apartheid is true?
It allowed black people in South Africa to own businesses.
It helped black and white people live in the same areas.
Black people in South Africa had few rights.
Black people in South Africa weren't allowed to own land in "white areas" and had to go to separate schools.
Why was David Motsamayi dressed as a chauffeur when he arrived at the farm?
He didn't want the police to be suspicious of a black man visiting a farm owned by white people.
He was about to go to a job interview.
His job is to drive for wealthy people in rich neighborhoods.
It was the only outfit he had, and he was in a rush to get to the farm.
What did Nelson Mandela dedicate his life to?
becoming president of South Africa
ending apartheid in South Africa
supporting apartheid in South Africa
writing a book about his life
What is Nelson Mandela's birth name?
Nelson Mandela
Roland Mandela
Rolihlahla Mandela
Who gave Nelson Mandela his name "Nelson"?
His grandfather
His dad
His uncle
His junior primary teacher
Nelson Mandela was the president of which National Party
Democratic Alliance
African National Congress
Economic Freedom Fighters
What did Nelson Mandela study at university?
Law
Medicine
Accounting
Leadership
After his release from prison, Mandela became ...
A lawyer for the ANC
The president of South Africa
The Leader of the Xhosa tribe
When Nelson Mandela became president of South Africa, he was known by the name "Madiba." What does this mean?
Mandela
Freedom Man
Father
Big Daddy
Why did David Motsamayi come to stay with Antjie and Peter's family?
He was going to be the family's new driver.
He was hired by the parents as a gardener.
He was an old friend and came to stay for a relaxing summer vacation.
He wanted to take part in secret late-night meetings with their parents.
How did Antjie and Peter get to know Mr. Motsamayi better?
They worked together on outdoor chores.
They read about him in magazines.
They had conversations while Mr. Motsamayi drove them around town.
What did Peter find when he was flipping through a magazine one day?
He found a secret letter from Mr. Motsamayi to his life.
He found some money that Makgatho had stolen.
He found a picture that Makgatho had drawn.
He found a picture of Mr. Motsamayi.
Who is Mr. Motsamayi?
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Cruz
Mr. Kobayashi
What might have happened if people found out Mr. Motsamayi was really Nelson Mandela?
He would have to become the president of South Africa, which he didn't want.
He would lose his job as a chauffeur.
He would be sent to prison or even hanged.
He would have to leave South Africa.
