1. Which quotation states a central idea? A “Women of all ages worked as spies on both sides during the Civil War (1861–1865). They had some advantages in those roles.” (paragraph 1) B “As soldiers learned about female agents, however, women were more likely to be stopped. Here’s a look at some women who served as spies during the Civil War.”
Spies in Petticoats

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5th - 6th Grade
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Tasha Robinson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
A “Women of all ages worked as spies on both sides during the Civil War (1861–1865). They had some advantages in those roles.” (paragraph 1)
B “As soldiers learned about female agents, however, women were more likely to be stopped. Here’s a look at some women who served as spies during the Civil War.” (paragraph 1)
C “But she strongly believed that the South had a constitutional right to secede from the Union. She vowed to help the Confederacy achieve that goal.” (paragraph 2)
D “Union secret detective Allan Pinkerton grew suspicious of Greenhow and eventually arrested her. She was ordered to leave the North.” (paragraph 2)
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the word reluctant in paragraph 1?
A excluded
B fearful
C hesitant
D motivated
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Based on the information in the text, what inference can be drawn about women in wartime?
A Women were not permitted to fight alongside men, but women wanted to support war efforts
B Women were not believed to be intelligent enough to spy or accomplish secret missions.
C Women preferred to work with other women during dangerous missions, but they often had to rely on men instead.
D Women as young as teenagers were able to gather intelligence and secrets.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
How do the authors develop the idea that women were successful spies during the Civil War?
A by presenting facts and statistics about undetected women spies of the war
B by providing examples of the ways in which women sacrificed their lives in order to support war efforts
C by describing the ways in which women were able to gather and transmit important information during the war
D by retelling the events of prominent battles supported by women during the war
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the authors’ purpose for writing this text?
A to describe how women helped the North win the Civil War
B to highlight the most famous women spies in history
C to inform readers about notable women spies during the Civil War
D to explain to readers the ways in which women spies transmit secret messages
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which quotation supports the claim that spy work was dangerous?
A “She volunteered in the city’s Libby Prison, where she learned information from Union prisoners. She led an efficient group of spies.” (paragraph 3)
B “Belle Boyd was 18 years old when Union troops invaded her hometown in western Virginia.” (paragraph 5)
C “Tubman also convinced other brave African Americans to join her as spies, even though they risked death if they were caught.” (paragraph 6)
D “Willard had fallen in love with Ford and tried to get her freed. She was released after she took a loyalty oath.” (paragraph 7)
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