Lesson 13 - Molly Pitcher

Lesson 13 - Molly Pitcher

The first batch of questions deal with vocabulary from this week's story and using a thesaurus entry.

Multiple Choice

Use what you know about the target vocabulary and using a thesaurus to answer the question.

What does the word strategy mean in the sentence below?

His strategy for winning the election included focusing on creating jobs.

• Time devoted to winning

• Study skill

• Plan of action

• Written plan

Multiple Choice

Which word from the thesaurus entry could be used in place of the word adapt as it is used in the following sentence?

adapt (verb): arrange, change, fit in, shape

He was able to adapt at the new school quickly.

• arrange

• change

• fit

• shape

Multiple Choice

Which word from the entry could be used in place of the word grant as it is used in the following sentence?

grant (verb): admit, drop, give, own

If you ask him kindly, he will grant you access.

• admit

• drop

• give

• own

Reading Comprehension: Molly Pitcher

The following questions cover Conclusions and Generalizations that can be made from this week's reading selection, "They Called Her Molly Pitcher".

Multiple Choice

Think back to the selection "They Called Her Molly Pitcher". Then answer the question.

After reading the first two paragraphs of the selection, you can draw all of the following conclusions EXCEPT that the troops —

• were hungry

• needed more supplies

• included both men and women

• were cold because of the snow

Multiple Choice

Think back to the selection "They Called Her Molly Pitcher". Then answer the question.

What conclusion can the reader draw from this sentence?

“Winter at Valley Forge had been bitter cold, but June of 1778 in New Jersey was hotter than anyone could remember.”

• The author prefers summer to winter.

• The author prefers winter to summer.

• The author skips several months in the narrative.

• The author flashes back to an earlier point in the narrative.

Multiple Choice

Think back to the selection "They Called Her Molly Pitcher". Then answer the question.

What was the basis for the following conclusion?

"The fight everyone had been preparing for was coming very soon."

• A scout brought news at the end of June.

• Willian Hays was part of Lee's advance guard.

• General Washington ordered General Lee to lead an advance guard.

• A large number of British soldiers were gathered at Monmouth Courthouse.

Multiple Choice

Think back to the selection "They Called Her Molly Pitcher". Then answer the question.

Why did the British retreat after the first day of battle?

• They were afraid they would lose.

• They ran out of soldiers.

• They ran out of ammunition.

• They were afraid of Molly Pitcher.

Multiple Choice

Think back to the selection "They Called Her Molly Pitcher". Then answer the question.

What conclusion can you draw about the rank of sergeant in the army?

• It was reserved for men.

• It was reserved for women.

• It was only awarded to people who brought water to the troops.

• It was a high honor and unusual for a woman to earn.

Grammar - Regular vs. Irregular Verbs

The final section of questions involves identifying the best verb to use in a sentence, based on what we know of regular and irregular verbs.

Multiple Choice

Use what you know about regular and irregular verbs to answer the question.

Which word correctly completes the sentence?

Larry ______ the cat tightly.

• hold

• holded

• held

• have held

Multiple Choice

Use what you know about regular and irregular verbs to answer the question.

Which word correctly completes the sentence?

He was too adorable, so she instantly ________ him.

• forgave

• forgive

• forgiven

• forgived

Multiple Choice

Use what you know about regular and irregular verbs to answer the question.

Which word correctly completes the sentence?

He _______ to the sound of a baby screaming.

• awakened

• awaken

• awaked

• awoke

Multiple Choice

Use what you know about regular and irregular verbs to answer the question.

Which word correctly completes the sentence?

The birds ______ to their nest.

• flyed

• had flown

• flied

• flown