The Fight for Rights
What is a central idea of "The Fight for Rights"?
A. White and black Americans did not have the same job opportunities.
B. Black Americans were not allowed to eat in the same restaurants as white Americans.
C. Many people were brave and courageous in gaining equality for black Americans.
D. Dr. Martin Luther King worked to improve the lives of black Americans.
C. Many people were brave and courageous in gaining equality for black Americans.
Which statement best represents the author’s viewpoint in "Sit-Ins that Shook the World"?
A. People who take action can change the lives of many.
B. Disputes strengthen society and are necessary for its survival.
C. Civil rights are the same for all people.
D. Rules are made to protect the common good of all people.
A. People who take action can change the lives of many.
Select two sentences that show ways in which passage 1 and passage 2 are similar.
A. They both discuss Mahatma Gandhi.
B. They both list the inequalities black Americans faced.
C. They both discuss the Greensboro sit-in.
D. They both discuss Martin Luther King, Jr.
E. They both share information about college students.
F. They both discuss the civil rights movement.
B. They both list the inequalities black Americans faced.
F. They both discuss the civil rights movement.
Which word is closest in meaning to the word aspect as it is used in paragraph 4?
A. view
B. part
C. direction
D. appearance
B. part
How does the author describe the first sit-in, in paragraphs 14–21?
A. by providing a chronological account of events
B. by presenting the events as a speech by one of the participants
C. by retelling the events as if they were a participant’s dream
D. by retelling the events using figurative language
A. by providing a chronological account of events
In what way is passage 2 different from passage 1?
A. Passage 2 describes how the civil rights movement grew when protestors participated in specific events.
B. Passage 2 describes the rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution that were denied to black Americans.
C. Passage 2 describes the role of law enforcement officers in protecting the rights of all citizens.
D. Passage 2 describes civil rights leaders and how they made progress in the fight for equality.
A. Passage 2 describes how the civil rights movement grew when protestors participated in specific events.
What is the central idea of "Sit-ins that Shook the World"?
A. All people should be treated the same.
B. The actions of a few people can have far-reaching results.
C. Civil rights affect everyone, young and old.
D. Nonviolence is the only way to achieve equality for all.
B. The actions of a few people can have far-reaching results.
Which sentence from "Sit-ins that Shook the World" best supports the passage's central idea?
A. “The shock waves from their action reverberated across the United States and changed the way black and white people lived together.”
B. “In 1960, especially in the South, things were quite different for black people.”
C. “Segregation means forcing people of different races to live, work, and go to school apart.”
D. “They made a few purchases of school supplies, shoe polish, and toothpaste at counters that accepted their business.”
A. “The shock waves from their action reverberated across the United States and changed the way black and white people lived together.”