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WorksheetsSusan B Anthony Review
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
4. What is the speaker’s (Susan B Anthony) “crime”?
Not paying her taxes
Running for political office
Voting in a presidential election
Voting in a presidential election more than once
What is Susan B Anthony's goal in delivering her speech?
To convince the listeners that she should be allowed to run for public office
To convince the listeners that she should be allowed to become a citizen of the Union
To convince the listeners that the government should be changed from an aristocracy to a democratic republic
To convince the listeners that she did not commit a crime by voting but rather exercised her right as a citizen
Read the following excerpt from the selection:
… [I exercised my right] guaranteed to me and all United States citizens by the National Constitution, beyond the power of any State to deny.
What can the reader most reasonably infer based on this excerpt from paragraph 2?
The speaker believes that the power of the State supersedes the power of the National Constitution.
The speaker believes that the power of the National Constitution supersedes the power of the State
The speaker believes that the National Constitution needs to be rewritten for a new generation of people
The speaker believes that the National Constitution should include equal rights for women and other marginalized groups in society
According to the speaker, what is the only way women can secure the blessings of liberty?
Government
The president
Citizenship
The ballot
What can the reader most reasonably conclude is the “oligarchy of sex” the speaker mentions in paragraph 6?
a. Where larger countries rule over smaller ones
b. Where neither men nor women are allowed to vote
c. Where males have authority over females
d. None of the above
According to the speaker, what effect does the “oligarchy of sex” have?
a. It improves the country as a whole and sets an example for other countries
b. In brings harmony and trust into every home in the country
c. Both a & b
d. In brings disagreement into every home in the country
In the passage, which sentence contains an example of repetition for rhetorical effect?
A. "Here is no shadow of government authority over rights, nor exclusion of any from their full and equal enjoyment."
B. "We, the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
C. "It was we, the people, not we, the white male citizens, nor yet we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed this Union."
D. "And it is downright mockery to talk to women of their enjoyment of the blessings of liberty while they are denied the use of the only means of securing them provided by this democratic-republican government—the ballot."
What best characterizes the purpose of the repetition used in the selected sentence?
A. Emphasizes equality among all citizens.
B. Highlights the importance of preserving liberty.
C. Reinforces relevant points of the Constitution supporting Anthony's argument.
D. Emphasizes the protection of rights over the authority of rights.
What is Susan B. Anthony's primary purpose in delivering this speech?
A. To entertain the audience with anecdotes.
B. To argue for women's suffrage and challenge the unjust denial of voting rights.
C. To call for more women to risk punishment by participating in the voting process.
D. To explain why women's suffrage should not actually be illegal.
Which statement best describes how Anthony achieves her purpose in the speech?
A. By using logic to justify why women's suffrage should not be considered illegal.
B. By urging the government to dismiss her indictment after voting illegally.
C. By calling for more women to take the risk of punishment by participating in the voting process.
D. By captivating her audience with interesting quotes and anecdotes.
What is the main idea of Susan B. Anthony's speech?
A. Anthony's innocence in the alleged crime of voting without a lawful right.
B. The historical formation of the United States Constitution.
C. The assertion of women's right to vote and the unjust denial of suffrage.
D. The various definitions of a citizen according to dictionaries.
In the context of Susan B. Anthony's speech, what does the term "suffrage" refer to?
A. The act of voting and exercising the right to vote.
B. The struggles faced by women in society.
C. The legal charges brought against Anthony.
D. The inequality between rich and poor citizens.
Which sentence from the passage provides evidence supporting Anthony's argument about women's rights?
A. "Here is no shadow of government authority over rights, nor exclusion of any from their full and equal enjoyment."
B. "Before governments were organized, no one denies that each individual possessed the right to protect his own life, liberty, and property."
C. "It shall be my work this evening to prove to you that in thus voting, I not only committed no crime, but, instead, simply exercised my citizen's right..."
D. "They agree to abandon the methods of brute force in the adjustment of their differences and adopt those of civilization."
Based on the passage, what is Anthony's view on the impact of discrimination in the constitutions and laws of the states?
A. Discrimination is lawful and justified.
B. Discrimination against women is acceptable.
C. Discrimination is null and void, just as it is against African Americans
D. Discrimination is essential for maintaining societal order.
In the context of Susan B. Anthony's speech, what does the term "suffrage" mean?
A. A legal charge brought against Anthony.
B. The denial of women's rights in society.
C. The act of participating in government.
D. The right to vote and exercise political rights.
Which statement best captures the essence of Anthony's argument regarding suffrage?
A. Women should not be granted suffrage due to their unequal status in society.
B. Suffrage is a privilege reserved only for those who can afford it.
C. Suffrage is a fundamental right denied to women, and it must be granted.
D. Suffrage is a term that has lost its relevance in modern democracies.
How can Anthony's perspective on individuals' rights be summarized?
A The necessity of battling the government to secure rights.
B The preexistence of rights before the establishment of governments.
C The acquisition of rights through active participation in government.
D The receipt of rights from democratic governments.
Which statement from Susan B. Anthony's speech emphasizes her belief that voting was an exercise of her inherent rights and not a criminal act?
A "It shall be my work this evening to prove to you that in thus voting, I not only committed no crime, but, instead, simply exercised my citizen's right, guaranteed to me and all United States citizens by the National Constitution, beyond the power of any State to deny."
B "Before governments were organized, no one denies that each individual possessed the right to protect his own life, liberty, and property."
C "They agree to abandon the methods of brute force in the adjustment of their differences, and adopt those of civilization."
D "It was we, the people, not we, the white male citizens, nor yet we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed this Union."
Why was Anthony arrested in 1872?
Disturbing the peace
Theft
Voting in the presidential election
Obstrucción de la justicia
As used in paragraph 4, “posterity” most nearly means
poverty
bodies
laws
descendents
As used in paragraph 5, “oligarchs” most nearly means....
servants
rulers
family members
protectors
According to Anthony, without the right to vote women are unable to
own property.
be free.
elect women to office.
become citizens.
It can be inferred from the passage that Webster, Worcester, and Bouvier (paragraph 6) are most likely
white, male, elected officials.
women.
founding fathers.
dictionary writers.
Anthony concludes that since women are “persons” they must also be
Americans.
voters.
citizens.
equal.
How much is a Susan B. Anthony coin worth?
25 cents
50 cents
1 dollar
5 dollars
True or False: Susan B. Anthony believed that all people deserve rights regardless of what the Constitution says.
True
False
Choose the definition for oligarchy
a form of government in which only a small group of people hold all the power
people born in the highest social class, who have special titles
Choose the definition for alleged
accused of having done something wrong or illegal but not yet proven guilty
an official written statement charging a person with a crime
Select the correct word for the following definition: having no legal power
null
discord
attainder
oligarchy
