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Misc
100
What does the word persuade mean? Use it in a sentence.
Convince.
100
What was the very first thing that happens in the story? James Forten is born Thomas Forten works making sails
making sails
100

Where does the comma or semicolon go in the sentence: Can you please pass the book Sophie?

Can you please pass the book, Sophie?

100
What is the first thing that Robert Bridges does when James is old enough to visit the sail shop?
lets james work around the shop doing odd jobs
100

Where does the comma or semicolon go in the sentence: No Andre you can not use the notes on the test.  

No, Andre, you can not use the notes on the test.  

200
What does the word aspect mean? Use it in a sentence.
Angles (solved all aspects of the problem)
200
Right after Thomas Forten dies, James continues to do what?
go to school
200

Where does the comma or semicolon go in the sentence: Lydia likes to read sing and dance.

Lydia likes to read, sing, and dance.

200

What was James's job on the ship?

Carrying gunpowder to guns on a ship

200

Where does the comma or semicolon go in the sentence: David will you turn on your camera?

David, will you turn on your camera?

300
What does the word Tentative mean? Sentence.
Not fully worked out. Temporary
300
Right after a cannonball is put into the gun barrel and pushed against the powder, the powder is what?
the powder is ignited
300

Where does the comma or semicolon go in the sentence: Gagik will you tell Milena to join?

Gagik, will you tell Milena to join?

300
What happens after the crew sights three British ships?
The Royal Louis surrenders
300

Where does the comma or semicolon go in the sentence: His friends were Olivia Max Sean Chloe and Jacko. 

His friends were Olivia, Max, Sean, Chloe, and Jacko.

400
What does the word apprentice mean? Use it in a sentence.
One who learns by watching an experienced worker.
400
What happens before James joins the crew of the Royal Louis?
James sees African captives on ships
400

Where does the comma or semicolon go in the sentence: For instance we can draw instead of painting.

For instance, we can draw instead of painting.

400
The last thing that happens is that James....
becomes the owner of his own business.
400
How old was James when his father died?
7
500
What does the word provision mean? Sentence.
Supplies/Food
500

What does James's mother do last? Gives James permission to go to sea Is freed when her husband earns enough money

permission

500

Where does the comma or semicolon go in the sentence: I have visited Las Vegas, NV Lake Havasu, AZ and Mammoth, Lakes CA. 

I have visited Las Vegas, NV; Lake Havasu, AZ; and Mammoth Lakes, CA.

500
What fever did many of the prisoners die from?
yellow fever
500
What events led James Forten to fight for freedom?
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