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WorksheetsJFK Inaugural Address
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
According to Kennedy, inauguration day is not a celebration of the victory of a party, but a celebration of what?
A new and lasting peace
Renewal as well as change
A new car in every driveway
Halloween twice a year
What does Kennedy refer to as "our last best hope?"
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Soviet Union
There is no hope
United Nations
Who is Kennedy most likely speaking to when he gives the following warning:
And let every power know that this hemisphere intends to remain the master of its own house."
Texas
Soviet Union
China
Bikini Bottom
What does Kennedy request from the U.S.'s adversaries?
Both sides begin anew the quest for peace
A no holds barred match at Wrestle Mania
A chance to play The Price is Right
To just try to get along
Read the following statement:
...before the dark powers of destruction unleashed by science engulf all humanity in planned or accidental self-destruction."
What is Kennedy afraid might happen?
Kennedy is afraid of nuclear war
Kennedy singles out one group of countries that the UNited States will defend against any attacker. What countries are they?
All countries in the Americas
All countries in Northern Africa
Florin and Guilder
China
How far does Kennedy say the United States is willing to go to assure liberty for all nations?
Over seas provided other nations join the effort
20 yards
As far as necessary
2nd base
A message to "our sister republics south of our border" is a promise "to convert our good words into good deeds." What is the most likely meaning of that promise?
The US will send troops to South America to keep the peace there
The US will work on scientific breakthroughs that will benefit South America
The US will show nations in South America how to become democratic republics
The US will establish programs to give practical aid to the poor of South America
What is JFK hoping for?
That Nike will finally invent the self tying shoe
Improvements on modern ziplock bags
That the United States will become the most technologically advanced nation in the world.
That the nations of the world will use science to make the world better, not destroy it through nuclear weapons.
"The graves of young Americans who answered the call to service surround the globe."
Calling attention to those who died while serving the USA in the military is meant to evoke or bring about what in the audience.
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Kairos
Which is not a common enemy of man?
Poverty
Disease
War
Communism
President Kennedy famously said, "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country," as you just heard. What does this quote emphasize?
It emphasizes the importance of individual responsibility
Who will be the final judge of America's deeds?
Judge Judy
People who study history
Communists
Simon Cowell
In his Inaugural Address," Kennedy says that his generation has "been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger." Which of the following sentences best describes the source of the danger, according to Kennedy
The US falling behind most other nations in education.
Colonies will rise up in rebellion against their foreign oppressors
Growing stockpiles of armaments threaten to destroy the world
The US is on the brink of a severe economic crisis
Kennedy says, "This much we pledge--and more." In the next few paragraphs, he repeats the structure: "we pledge," "we pledge," "we offer a special pledge." "we renew our pledge." and "we offer not a pledge but a request." Which best describes the effect of the repetition of this structure?
It creates suspense as his speech builds to its highest point of interest
It emphasizes the seriousness of his intent to keep his promises
It pays respect to the many presidents who came before him
It challenges his audience to analyze his support for the idea
