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WorksheetsPanama Pre-Reading Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which of the following best explains the importance of the Panama Canal?
It serves as a tourist attraction.
It connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, reducing shipping times.
It provides drinking water to Central America.
It was built for military training purposes.
Who controlled the Panama Canal until 1999, and why was that significant?
The United States; it marked the end of U.S. control and Panama's full independence.
France; it marked the beginning of French influence in Central America.
Colombia; it marked the start of Colombian independence.
Britain; it marked the end of British colonial rule.
Who was Manuel Noriega?
An immigrant
United States politician
Military dictator of Panama, known for corruption and drug trafficking
The main character in our story
True or False: Manuel Noriega was captured and stood trial after the U.S. invasion.
True
False
What happened as a result of the U.S. invasion of Panama?
Thousands of people were killed
Nothing, it was mostly a peaceful invasion
Thousands of people were displaced (without homes)
The Panama Canal was destroyed
What does pop culture show us about the immigrant experience?
Struggles with identity
Language barriers
Exaggerated stereotypes
all of the above
What does ravaged most likely mean in the sentence: "After the storm, the coastline was ravaged, with homes destroyed and trees uprooted"?
Protected carefully
Caused severe destruction
Decorated beautifully
Washed away gently
The word "reminisce" is a __________ (noun, verb, adjective, or adverb). Which part of speech is it?
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
The word "assure" can mean “to comfort someone” or “to promise something confidently.” Which meaning fits best in this sentence: "The coach tried to assure the players that they had prepared enough for the championship game."
To comfort someone
To damage something
To exaggerate emotions
To bring together
If you didn't know the meaning of the word "convene," what is one reference strategy you could use to clarify its meaning and pronunciation?
Look it up in a dictionary
Guess based on context
Ignore the word
Ask a friend for the answer
A person who exaggerates emotions and dramatic might be considered __________.
Comedic
Melodramatic
Satirical
Tragic
Which of the following is NOT a possible meaning of the word "assure"?
To comfort someone
To promise something confidently
To damage something
To make someone feel certain
