WorksheetsELA Nov.
Total questions: 98
Worksheet time: 49mins
What does the word 'progress' mean as used in Chapter 6?
Progress means advancement or moving forward in learning or development.
Progress means staying in the same place without change.
Progress means going backwards in learning or development.
Progress means forgetting what has been learned.
What does the word 'all' mean as used in Chapter 6?
All means everything or the whole amount.
All means nothing at all.
All means a small part.
All means only one thing.
What does the word 'discontented' mean as used in Chapter 6?
Discontented means dissatisfied or unhappy.
Discontented means excited or thrilled.
Discontented means generous or giving.
Discontented means sleepy or tired.
What does the word 'slumbering' mean as used in Chapter 6?
Slumbering means sleeping or dormant.
Slumbering means running quickly.
Slumbering means shouting loudly.
Slumbering means eating food.
What does the word 'revelation' mean as used in Chapter 6?
Revelation means a surprising and previously unknown fact that has been disclosed.
Revelation means a type of celebration or party.
Revelation means a form of punishment or penalty.
Revelation means a method of transportation.
What does the word 'vain' mean as used in Chapter 6?
Vain means without success or result; futile.
Vain means full of energy and excitement.
Vain means related to ancient traditions.
Vain means covered in darkness.
What does the word 'perplexing' mean as used in Chapter 6?
Perplexing means confusing or difficult to understand.
Perplexing means very funny or amusing.
Perplexing means easy to solve or simple.
Perplexing means extremely boring or dull.
What does the phrase 'to wit' mean as used in Chapter 6?
To wit means namely or that is to say.
To wit means quickly or suddenly.
To wit means in addition to.
To wit means without delay.
What is the meaning of the word 'conscious'?
aware
dissatisfied
confusing
avoided
What is the meaning of the word 'discontented'?
sleeping
dissatisfied
greatest possible
movement toward a goal
What is the meaning of the word 'ell'?
45 inches
uselessly
sudden realization
tried hard
What is the meaning of the phrase 'in vain'?
confusing
avoided
uselessly
aware
What is the meaning of the word 'merest'?
greatest possible
slightest
sleeping
aware
What is the meaning of the word 'perplexing'?
confusing
tried hard
avoided
aware
What is the meaning of the word 'progress'?
movement toward a goal
aware
greatest possible
sleeping
What is the meaning of the word 'revelation'?
sudden realization
avoided
confusing
aware
What is the meaning of the word 'shunned'?
avoided
aware
greatest possible
sleeping
What is the meaning of the word 'slumbering'?
sleeping
tried hard
aware
confusing
What is the meaning of the word 'strove'?
tried hard
greatest possible
avoided
aware
What is the meaning of the phrase 'to wit'?
that is
aware
confusing
avoided
What is the meaning of the word 'utmost'?
greatest possible
aware
sleeping
avoided
Which sentence best describes the central idea of the passage?
Mr. Auld believed that it was dangerous to teach Frederick Douglass how to read.
Frederick Douglass found a kind and capable reading teacher in Mrs. Auld.
Mr. Auld’s discouragement and Mrs. Auld’s encouragement both had a strong impact on Frederick Douglass learning to read.
Frederick Douglass found learning to read to be a difficult as well as rewarding struggle.
In the passage, Mr. Auld says that if you give an enslaved person “an inch, he will take an ell.” What does he mean by this statement?
If you give an enslaved person some personal space, he will be much more comfortable and productive.
If you listen to an enslaved person’s concerns, he will respect you more.
If you show an enslaved person that you are afraid of him, he will take advantage of you.
If you give an enslaved person a small amount of power or freedom, he will demand a lot more.
The list below represents an ordered summary of the passage. 1. Mrs. Auld began to teach Frederick Douglass how to read. 2. When Mr. Auld found out what was happening, he ordered his wife to stop educating Frederick Douglass. 3. Mr. Auld explained the reasons why he thought enslaved people shouldn’t know how to read. 4. Overhearing this conversation helped Frederick Douglass realize that _____. 5. After this, Frederick Douglass vowed to learn to read at any cost. Which detail BEST fits on the blank line in order to complete the summary of the text?
His masters did not care about his personal well-being.
Mrs. Auld would never have the courage to stand up to her husband.
White people’s power to maintain slavery came from keeping enslaved people ignorant.
Slavery is a terrible practice that harms the humanity of both the slavers and the enslaved.
Which choice BEST describes how the sentence helps to develop the main ideas of the paragraph?
This sentence explains exactly what Frederick Douglass learned from Mr. Auld.
This sentence compares the lessons Frederick Douglass learned from Mrs. Auld to the lesson he learned from Mr. Auld.
This sentence explains that, without meaning to, Mr. Auld taught Frederick Douglass something very important.
This sentence describes how Frederick Douglass’s life changed after he learned a valuable lesson from Mr. Auld.
In the passage, Douglass argues that the “pathway from slavery to freedom” was to learn to read.
I now understood what had been to me a most perplexing difficulty—to wit, the white man's power to enslave the black man.
It was just what I wanted, and I got it at a time when I the least expected it.
Whilst I was saddened by the thought of losing the aid of my kind mistress, I was gladdened by the invaluable instruction which, by the merest accident, I had gained from my master.
The very decided manner with which he spoke, and strove to impress his wife with the evil consequences of giving me instruction, served to convince me that he was deeply sensible of the truths he was uttering.
It gave me the best assurance that I was right, and I resolved to act upon my resolution.
Indicate whether the following statement is supported or not supported by the excerpt from Chapter 6 of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. a. Frederick Douglass learned important lessons from both Mr. and Mrs. Auld.
Supported
Not Supported
Indicate whether the following statement is supported or not supported by the excerpt from Chapter 6 of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. b. Mrs. Auld regrets the way she changed.
Supported
Not Supported
Indicate whether the following statement is supported or not supported by the excerpt from Chapter 6 of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. c. Frederick Douglass understood that learning to read was the key to freedom.
Supported
Not Supported
Indicate whether the following statement is supported or not supported by the excerpt from Chapter 6 of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. d. Mr. Auld believes that teaching enslaved people to read will make them more productive.
Supported
Not Supported
In the passage from Chapter 7 of 'Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave,' what does the word 'narrowly' most nearly mean?
Secretly
Closely
Quickly
Loudly
In the passage from Chapter 7 of 'Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave,' what does the word 'precaution' most nearly mean?
Warning
Preparation
Care taken in advance
Mistake
In the passage from Chapter 7 of 'Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave,' what does the word 'ell' refer to?
A measure of length, usually about 45 inches.
A type of fabric used in clothing.
A tool used for farming.
A form of currency in the 19th century.
In the passage, what does Douglass mean when he says he 'converted' the little white boys into teachers?
He means he got the boys to help him learn to read by teaching him.
He means he convinced the boys to become school teachers.
He means he taught the boys how to read.
He means he made the boys change their religion.
In the passage, what does the word 'bestow' most nearly mean?
Take away
Give as a gift
Hide
Refuse
In the passage, what does the word 'urchins' most nearly mean?
Teachers
Poor children
Animals
Friends
In the passage, what does the word 'prudence' most nearly mean?
A) Carefulness
B) Anger
C) Happiness
D) Strength
According to the passage from Chapter 7 of 'Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave,' why did Douglass find it difficult to teach slaves to read in the Christian country?
Because it was considered almost an unpardonable offence to teach slaves to read.
Because the slaves were not interested in learning to read.
Because there were no books available for the slaves.
Because Douglass himself did not know how to read.
In the passage, what does the word 'disposed' most nearly mean?
given away
argued against
thrown out
handled
In the passage, what does 'emancipation' refer to?
punishment
freedom
education
conversation
What does the word 'unabated' mean as used in the passage?
without stopping
with anger
with sadness
with hesitation
What does 'utterance' mean in the context of the passage?
silence
speech
writing
thought
In the passage, 'denunciation' most nearly means:
A) praise
B) denial
C) public condemnation
D) explanation
What does 'vindication' mean as used in the passage?
proof of innocence
punishment
explanation
accusation
What does the word 'abhor' mean in the context of the passage?
to love
to hate
to ignore
to understand
According to the passage, what effect did reading 'The Columbian Orator' have on the narrator?
It inspired the narrator to pursue freedom and strengthened his resolve against slavery.
It made the narrator feel hopeless about his situation.
It caused the narrator to become uninterested in reading.
It led the narrator to reject the ideas of freedom and equality.
How did the narrator's view of his enslavers change after reading the documents mentioned in the passage?
He saw them as cruel and unjust.
He admired their intelligence.
He felt grateful for their kindness.
He believed they were misunderstood.
Which word from the glossary means 'hate'?
abhor
admire
enjoy
cherish
Which word from the glossary means 'to give a gift'?
bestow
borrow
receive
take
Which word from the glossary means 'thought carefully'?
contemplated
ignored
rushed
forgotten
glanced
Which word from the glossary means 'changed'?
converted
created
destroyed
ignored
Which word from the glossary means 'strong public statement against something'?
denunciation
endorsement
applause
recommendation
Which word from the glossary means 'unhappiness'?
discontentment
happiness
excitement
contentment
joy
Which word from the glossary means 'dismissed as wrong'?
disposed
accepted
approved
endorsed
Which word from the glossary means '45 inches'?
ell
yard
foot
meter
Which word from the glossary means 'being set free'?
emancipation
segregation
abolition
confederation
Which word from the glossary means 'not alive'?
inanimate
animate
living
organic
Which word from the glossary means 'closely or carefully'?
narrowly
quickly
loudly
brightly
Which word from the glossary means 'a step taken to prevent something bad'?
precaution
reaction
solution
accident
Which word from the glossary means 'good judgement'?
prudence
ignorance
recklessness
indecision
Which word from the glossary means 'trumpet'?
trump
drum
flute
violin
Which word from the glossary means 'not stopping'?
unabated
temporary
paused
interrupted
Which word from the glossary means 'too strong or horrible to say out loud'?
unutterable
audible
pleasant
forgettable
Which word from the glossary means 'children without money, often living on the streets'?
urchins
scholars
merchants
guardians
Which word from the glossary means 'something said out loud'?
utterance
thought
gesture
whisper
Which word from the glossary means 'proof that something is right'?
vindication
contradiction
hesitation
fabrication
Which word from the glossary means 'twisted'?
writhed
gleamed
soared
plunged
What does the underlined phrase indicate about Douglass after Mistress taught him the alphabet?
He regrets learning the alphabet from Mistress.
He was committed to learning to read.
He was fearful of being caught with a book.
He approached his desire to learn to read with great caution.
Frederick Douglass uses descriptive and figurative language in paragraph 6 to communicate how he feels as he learns more about slavery and emancipation. Which of the following statements BEST describes his tone toward reading about these subjects?
Douglass is conflicted between his desire for knowledge and the increase in his discontentment.
Douglass is empowered to seek freedom through running away.
Douglass envies the ignorance of fellow enslaved people who cannot read.
Douglass is pained and saddened by what he learns.
Which choice BEST describes what role this sentence serves in the paragraph?
The sentence uses figurative language to compare freedom to the calm before a storm at night.
The sentence uses literal language to describe different weather conditions.
The sentence uses descriptive language to illustrate the beauty of the stars.
The sentence uses figurative language to explain how thoughts of freedom appeared everywhere around Douglass.
How does Frederick Douglass BEST distinguish his perspective from the perspective of other enslaved people as described in paragraph 6?
By using dialogue to show how they speak differently based on their level of education.
By comparing his burden of knowledge to their lack of knowledge.
By grouping the events sequentially.
By comparing his fellow slaves to beasts and reptiles.
Which character traits would an actor playing the role of Frederick Douglass need to be able to convey in order to show his conflicted feelings about his knowledge of reading, as described in paragraph 6? Choose the TWO answers that apply.
Outrage
Joy
Pride
Fascination
Envy
Select the TWO approaches Douglass uses in paragraph 6 to explain his feelings about learning to read.
Douglass expresses his disagreement with the writings of Sheridan.
Douglass describes his interest in his readings as well as the distress that learning to read has caused him.
Douglass expresses his envy of his fellow enslaved people who do not know how to read.
Douglass compares slaveholders to robbers.
Douglass explains why freedom will be impossible to achieve.
What is the meaning of the word 'advanced' as used in the Gettysburg Address?
moved forward
disappeared
involved
take away
What does 'civil war' mean as mentioned in the Gettysburg Address?
A) war between citizens of the same country
B) a group of twenty
C) disappear
D) loyalty
What is the meaning of 'conceived' in the context of the Gettysburg Address?
A) created
B) honor as holy
C) forward
D) involved
What does 'consecrate' mean as used in the Gettysburg Address?
make sacred
take away
disappear
statement
What is a 'continent'?
large area of land that is made up of countries
loyalty
disappear
involved
What does 'detract' mean?
take away
forward
honorably
statement
What is the meaning of 'devotion'?
loyalty
disappear
involved
statement
What does 'endure' mean?
last
make sacred
forward
take away
What is the meaning of 'engaged'?
involved
disappear
loyalty
statement
What does 'forth' mean?
forward
honor as holy
disappear
loyalty
What is the meaning of 'hallow'?
honor as holy
take away
disappear
loyalty
What does 'in vain' mean?
for no reason
disappear
loyalty
statement
What is the meaning of 'liberty'?
freedom
disappear
loyalty
statement
What does 'nobly' mean?
honorably
disappear
loyalty
statement
What is the meaning of 'note'?
notice
disappear
loyalty
statement
What does 'perish' mean?
disappear
honor as holy
loyalty
statement
What is the meaning of 'portion'?
part
disappear
loyalty
statement
What does 'proposition' mean?
statement
disappear
loyalty
honor as holy
What is the meaning of 'resolve'?
firmly decide
disappear
loyalty
statement
What does 'score' mean?
a group of twenty
disappear
loyalty
statement
What is the meaning of 'thus'?
so
disappear
loyalty
statement
Read this sentence from the beginning of the speech: “Four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.” From the way the sentence is constructed, the reader can determine that Lincoln used the word “fathers” to mean
the ancestors of the audience listening to his speech.
the people who created the government of the United States of America.
priests and other religious leaders.
the oldest members of society.
Which choice BEST describes what role this sentence serves in Lincoln’s speech?
The sentence reminds the audience of how old the country is.
The sentence reminds the audience why the country was created.
The sentence helps emphasize how strong the country used to be.
The sentence helps develop the idea that speeches are not as important as acts.
Which TWO choices provide the MOST accurate descriptions of what Lincoln accomplishes in his second paragraph?
a. He contrasts the sorrow of the present day with the glory of the nation’s past.
b. He questions what words are really worth on a day when great action is needed.
c. He explains why he was making a speech at that particular place on that particular day.
d. He argues that the civil war is a test of whether the founding fathers’ ideals could last.
Which TWO sentences from paragraph 3 BEST support the idea that the American public is responsible for the future of their country?
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot consecrate—we cannot hallow this ground.
The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it far above our poor power to add or detract.
The world will little note, nor long remember, what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.
It is for us, the living, rather to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced.
It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom— and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
