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Comprehension of Up From Slavery 2

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was Washington's goal upon reaching Hampton?

a)

To be admitted as a student

b)

To find work

c)

To meet friends

d)

To become a teacher

2.

Why did Washington thank the captain of the vessel?

a)

He gave him money

b)

He was kind and helped him travel

c)

He gave him a job

d)

He fed him

3.

Washington's feelings when seeing the school building suggest he felt:

a)

tired

b)

rewarded

c)

nervous

d)

unhappy

4.

Washington had been without proper food, so he:

a)

appeared healthy

b)

looked weak and unkempt

c)

was well-prepared

d)

looked wealthy

5.

Why did the head teacher hesitate to admit Washington?

a)

He looked like a tramp

b)

He was rude

c)

He was late

d)

He didn't bring any documents

6.

Washington's actions toward the head teacher showed he was:

a)

afraid

b)

persistent

c)

bored

d)

angry

7.

When Washington was told to clean, he felt:

a)

insulted

b)

thrilled

c)

upset

d)

anxious

8.

The phrase 'received an order with delight' means:

a)

he was unhappy

b)

he was glad

c)

he ignored it

d)

he was confused

9.

Washington's thorough cleaning shows:

a)

his dedication to impress the teacher

b)

his anger at the teacher

c)

his dislike for cleaning

d)

his lack of interest

10.

The teacher inspected the room to:

a)

check Washington's work thoroughly

b)

talk to him

c)

ignore his effort

d)

decide on his payment