Homophones
Theme Practice
African-Am in WWII
Latinos in WWII
Compare & Contrast
100
Which word in the sentences is also a homophone for a word that means "rough feeling"?


The obstacle course was very challenging. We had to jump over many hurdles and crawl through tunnels.

Course
100

What is the theme of card #9?

A. Be an alert passenger when others are driving.

B. Don't text and drive when traffic is heavy.
C. Reckless behavior can hurt you and others.
D. When you make a mistake, admit to it.

C. Reckless behavior can hurt you and others.
100
Based on the article, why were equal rights MOST likely important to African Americans?


A. Because equal rights would allow them to fight in the war.
B. Because equal rights would mean they would be treated fairly.
C. Because equal rights would help them get better jobs.
D. Because equal rights would give their soldiers respect.

B. Because equal rights would mean they would be treated fairly.

100
In the section, "Soldiers deserved respect back home," which paragraph shows that some people in America did not treat Mexican-American soldiers with respect?
Paragraph 1
100
Which answer BEST explains how the passages are similar?


A. Both text are about a group that was mistreated and fought for their equality by serving during WWII.
B. Both texts are about how the US discriminates against people.
C. Both texts are about strategies used to win WWII.
D. Both texts persuade readers to treat everyone fairly.

A. Both text are about a group that was mistreated and fought for their equality by serving during WWII.

200
Which word in the sentences is a homophone that also means "to run away."


My dog would not stop scratching his nose. It became so annoying that I bent down do get a closer look. That's when I noticed a huge flea hiding in his fur.

Flea
200
What is the theme of card #2?


A. Eating too much candy can make you sick.
B. Think things through when deciding between two activities.
C. Selfishness can have negative consequences.
D. Don't expect others to give you something just because you made a bad choice.

C. Selfishness can have negative consequences.
200
Select the sentence that shows how African Americans were discriminated against.


A. Throughout US history, African-Americans have suffered terribly just because of their race.
B. More than 12,000 black men who served in that division received awards for their courage.
C. They lived in segregated housing, ate at segregated tables and received segregated training.
D. Randolph and the other march organizers won a major victory for racial equality.

C. They lived in segregated housing, ate at segregated tables and received segregated training.

200
Which sentence from the introduction (paragraph 1-3) shows WHY a large number of Mexican Americans fought during WWII?


A. Latinos in the US have struggled to win equal rights and be seen as full Americans.
B. Military service has been on way for Latinos to prove themselves.
C. A huge number of Mexican-Americans served during WWII.
D. Altogether, about 500,000 fought in the Army, Navy, or Marines.

B. Military service has been on way for Latinos to prove themselves.

200
In both texts, groups are discriminated against. What is a difference in the way the groups are treated?


A. African American women were not allowed to serve, but Latinas were.
B. Laws prevented African Americans from being treated fairly. There were no laws against Mexican Americans.
C.  Only the Mexican American soldiers received awards for their courage. African Americans did not.
D. Only African Americans still faced discrimination after the war.

B. Laws prevented African Americans from being treated fairly. There were no laws against Mexican Americans.

300
Which word in the sentences is also a homophone that means "to see."


The site of the ancient burial ground was very run-down. It looked like no one had tended the yard in years.

site
300
What is the theme of card 15?


A.  Stand up to people who always have to be the center of attention.
B. Self-centered behavior can lead to avoidance from others.
C. Be kind to everyone, even if they are not kind to you.
D. When standing up to someone, stay focused on their bad behaviors.

B. Self-centered behavior can lead to avoidance from others.
300
Based on the information in this article, which of these statements is TRUE?


A. President Roosevelt ended segregation.
B. Randolph started the civil rights movement.
C. Black soldiers did not fight in the war.
D. African Americans were treated unfairly.

D. African Americans were treated unfairly.

300
Which answer accurately describes the relationship between Latinos and US wars?


A. Latinos wanted to fight in US wars but had to work instead.
B. Latinos were not allowed to fight in any US wars.
C. Latinos fought in US wars to show that they loved their country.
D. Latinos were not interested in fighting in any US wars.

C. Latinos fought in US wars to show that they loved their country.

300
Why did both African Americans and Mexican-Americans fight during WWII?


A. They loved their country and wanted to defend it.
B. They wanted to show the white men that they were better than them.
C. They wanted to leave the US, even if it meant going to war.

A. They loved their country and wanted to defend it.

400
Which word in the sentences is also a homophone that means "to be sad about a death."


Although I had to get up extremely early on Saturday morning, I knew that Saturday school would be worth it when I got my FSA scores back.

Morning
400
What is the theme of card 16?


A. Be tolerant of others and their views, even if you don't necessarily agree.
B. Always agree with your parents.
C. Don't keep your feelings bottled inside too long without saying something.
D. It's important to be honest.

A. Be tolerant of others and their views, even if you don't necessarily agree.

400
What is the relationship between "Double V" campaign and the March on Washington Movement?


A. Both wanted to end racial discrimination.
B. Both encouraged people to fight in the war.
C. Both convinced the president to act.
D. Both supported segregation in factories.

A. Both wanted to end racial discrimination.

400
What is the MAIN reason why General MacArthur commented about the 65th Regiment?


A. It was made up of all Puerto Ricans.
B. It sped to the battlefield when the Korean War broke out.
C. It fought for more months than many other regiments.
D. It fought in a way that showed skill and bravery.

D. It fought in a way that showed skill and bravery.

400
How do the photographs help the reader better understand the texts?
The photos show the brave men and women who contributed to the war effort during WWII. 
500
Which word in the sentences is also a homophone that means "a military leader."


Pop! Pop! I could hear the dried kernels of corn cooking in the microwave. As soon as it was ready, we would start our movie.

Kernel (Colonel)
500
What is the theme of card 10?


A. Doing things the easy way will not benefit you in the future.
B. Follow directions given by a coach.
C. Cross-country is a difficult sport for some.
D. Don't let others influence you to make bad choices.

A. Doing things the easy way will not benefit you in the future.

500
Why was Executive Order 8802 important?
It forced the government to take action against discrimination. It was an important step in American history because it helped lead to the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.
500
Which statement best describes the author's opinion of Latinos who served during WWII?


A. There were many Mexican-Americans who served during WWII in order to prove themselves.
B.  Latinos fought very bravely for their country and should be treated with respect.
C. Latinos had to fight in the war so that people would take them seriously.
D. Only the Latinos who earned medals of honor deserve to be treated well.

B. Latinos fought very bravely for their country and should be treated with respect.

500
What is the theme of both passages? Use details to explain.
Possible Answer: The theme is to never underestimate people based on their race. All people are capable of amazing things, especially when fighting for what they love.